Environment

Around 300 people demonstrated in Nicosia against government plans for the Akamas peninsula, which they say fall well short of protecting the environmentally sensitive area. The protesters marched from Eleftheria Square ...

A book launch taking place at SPEL State Gallery in Nicosia presents the works and thoughts of various academics and artists on art in Cyprus. Sixteen contributors are part of ...

By Ioannis Tirkides COP26, the UN Climate Change summit in Glasgow, ended on 13 November after two weeks of negotiations and a one-day extension, admittedly with only modest results. The conference ...

Just when the festive season was seemingly brimming with events, new measures arrive to dampen the cheery feeling. Nonetheless, live music performances can still take place and that’s always ...

Art is always there to allow expression to fly free, a dedicated advocate to sharing reflections and desires. Elias Konstantinou’s (1956–1995) poetry included erotic content and raw political views and ...

‘Tis (nearly) the season to be jolly and an upcoming art exhibition to open soon in Paphos, arrives with a festive mood indeed. The Cyprus College of Art in Lemba ...

It has been quite the year, or two. With so many changes to life as we knew it it has been a challenge to stay on top of things, stay ...

Incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles, including taxis and buses, and transportation means with lower emissions in combination with a car scrappage scheme were announced on Thursday by Transport ...

Amongst the Christmas markets that are popping up, the live music nights and the theatre performances, come a few events that support these four-legged buddies. This weekend, two charity events ...

The threat of forest fires in Cyprus is exacerbated by rural depopulation and climate change, while the nation lacks a comprehensive strategic plan to prevent such blazes, the audit office ...

Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Free Democrats, who are negotiating to form a new government, have agreed to commit to a coal phase-out by 2030 in a coalition deal, ...

Continuing to bring artistic performances to the capital city, the Nicosia International Festival has more exciting shows, plays and concerts this week. This Thursday 25, the Main Stage of ETHAL premieres ...

The ancient symbol of humankind’s relationship with nature dates back in Cyprus to at least the 3rd century BC By Martin Clark When I talk about green men, I’...

Some of the trees planted in fire-stricken areas this year have dried out after being deprived of water for weeks amidst a mix-up over who is responsible for their maintenance. ...

The festive season is upon us, and this year unlike the last one – we hope — allows for several Christmas-y events and pop-ups to take place. Technopolis 20 in Paphos couldn’t ...

Major infrastructure projects will go ahead as planned in the next year, including the Paphos-Polis highway and the installation of charging stations for electric cars, the transport minister said Monday. ...

Conservationists will hold a protest rally in Nicosia on Saturday to push for the protection of the Akamas peninsula against the interests of big landowners and the “catastrophic development plans” ...

The first 10 Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) arrived on Friday evening at Larnaca airport from Spain, of the 30 that will reinforce the rapidly dwindling local population of the species. According to ...

It’s not Christmas without festive theatrical performances and after the success of their one-act plays, Stage One Theatre in Emba is bringing another delightful story to Paphos. This time, ...

The relocation of an asphalt plant to the Mitsero area will not affect the residents either through the pollution or odour it will emit, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday ...

As another busy month awaits ahead, November in Paphos concludes with jazzy performances. Saint Giorgo Restaurant in Chlorakas has two evenings of live jazz and blues planned for November featuring ...

Trucks that transport waste must be fitted with a GPS by February 11, 2022, under a decree issued by the agriculture minister as part of efforts to prevent indiscriminate dumping. In an ...

The forestry department will distribute 60,000 trees to be planted to tackle climate change, it was announced on Friday. The move was part of the EU strategy for biodiversity which aims ...

The skin is a wonderfully complex organ, the biggest in the body. It’s composed of cells, tissues, nerve endings and so much more and it holds our body together. ...