Environment

Two sniffer dogs trained to find poison are already proving their worth Sofie and Dixie, two border collies specially trained to detect poison baits as part of an EU-funded programme ...

At an age where most people are slowing down, Scorpions are on a European tour, which includes a date in Cyprus. Alix Norman finds out more Well into their 70s, ...

The Akamas development plan is expected to be announced by mid-June and the leaked details have been embraced by some of the region’s communities but rubbished by others. The ...

By Andrea Charalambous As part of the project ‘Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free’ an event will take place on Wednesday, June 1 at Malama Beach Holiday Village, Protaras. The ...

The government is offering more generous grants and subsidies for roof insulation and photovoltaics as part of a general push to address climate change and ease the cost of electricity, ...

Afternoon brandy sours, pop-up outdoor events and the livin’ is easy. The events world is being kind to us this month by offering a plethora of happenings. Just before the ...

In its intimate and charming garden venue, a series of cultural events will be hosted as Technopolis 20 welcomes June and offers a plethora of music and art events. Evenings of ...

Time for some fresh sounds and music! A brand-new band is eager to share its tunes with a series of live performances this June in Larnaca, Nicosia and Limassol. Sonica, ...

After two successful and packed Wellbeing Day events, the Mind, Body & Spirit team is back with the 3rd MBS Outdoor Wellbeing Day this June 4. Held at St Raphael’s ...

The Vatican will join Cyprus’ climate initiative as an observer state, following an invitation by President Nicos Anastasiades. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the invitation was relayed to Pope ...

Gender equality in Cyprus has not yet been realised. Though systematic changes have begun to emerge, the island still has a long way to go until it reaches the levels ...

The poisoning of at least three Griffon Vultures was devastating for those of us determined to save these majestic, oh-so-near-to-extinction birds It often feels like conservation work has more bad ...

Shareholders backed Shell’s SHEL.L climate strategy in a meeting on Tuesday that was disrupted by dozens of climate protesters, while a climate activist proposal from the Follow This ...

Local handmade art and groovy summer vibes will feature at a pop-up market in Nicosia. Art stalls with all kinds of made-in-Cyprus items by local creatives will fill the charming ...

Three bills simplifying procedures to install renewable sources of energy will go to the House plenum on Thursday amid hopes they will give impetus to efforts to meet climate change ...

By Menna A. Farouk In Cairo’s busy streets, towering palms, purple-blossomed jacarandas and mature sycamore trees provide precious respite from the midday sun and a glimpse of green in ...

By Kate Abnett European Union lawmakers will attempt to block a plan to label gas and nuclear energy as sustainable investments as Europe wrestles with reducing its carbon dioxide emissions ...

The meadows in the foothills of the Alps above the Swiss town of Montreux are covered in narcissus blooms. Locals refer to the flowers as ‘May snow’ since they create ...

By Krisztina Fenyo and Krisztina Than Polluted water flowing from an iron ore mine in eastern Slovakia has turned the Slana River orange, killing fish and wildlife on a long ...

With the weather warming up it can only mean one thing: festivals. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at what is coming up With world-renowned music acts, creative workshops, village visits, striking set-ups ...

A week of intensive musical classes and concerts is coming up in July as another edition of the Cultural Crossroads Festival takes place. Music students will be able to join ...

The island’s most important contemporary dance festival returns to the Rialto Theatre in a couple of weeks following a two-year suspension due to Covid. Contemporary dance aficionados will have ...

Gloria Gallery has been actively involved in the island’s art world for 45 years and to celebrate is organising a group exhibition. Some 30 artists will participate in the exhibition, showcasing ...

By Sarah Coyne A group of leading artists of various nationalities have come together to hold an exhibition in Nicosia to show their support for the people of Ukraine and ...