Tougher sentences for animal cruelty approved in Cyprus
Animal abusers in Cyprus will now face far stiffer penalties, after parliament approved a new law aimed at strengthening the island’s animal welfare framework.
The bill, proposed by Disy ...
Increase in abandoned animals reported in Cyprus
More and more incidents of animal abandonment are being reported despite ongoing efforts by volunteers and authorities, the office of environment and animal welfare commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said on world ...
Attorney-general calls for amendment to law on harming animals
Attorney-General George Savvides on Tuesday called for the law on harming animals to be amended.
In an open letter to the government, he expressed concern at an “increasing rate of ...
Animal abuse cases on the rise in Cyprus
The number of animal abuse cases has increased notably within recent years, police spokesperson Nicoleta Tyrimou has announced on behalf of the animal police department.
In 2024, 150 incidents of animal abuse ...
Water reservoirs to be inspected to protect animals
The water development department will carry out further inspections of water tanks and reservoirs and their surroundings to prevent the entrapment of animals, the agriculture ministry announced on Thursday.
Agriculture ...
Dogs removed from shelter after complaints, 17 still remain
About 17 dogs remain at the informal shelter in Ayioi Trimithias, after over a dozen were removed by animal welfare organisations, following complaints about neglect that prompted a visit by the ...
At least 14 donkeys shot dead in Karpasia
At least 14 wild donkeys were found to have been shot dead during fieldwork carried out by the Tashkent nature park in Karpasia on Sunday, the charity announced on Monday morning.
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Company which dumped dead pigs in village ordered to remove them
The company which was found to have dumped a number of dead pigs near the Nicosia district village of Meniko was ordered to remove them, state veterinary services director Christodoulos ...
Four serious incidents of animal cruelty in the past month
The environment and animal welfare commissioner has expressed her concern over the recent increase in animal abuse cases in Cyprus.
“There was an unfortunate increase of serious animal abuse incidents, ...
Abused dog found in rubbish bin, owner arrested
Animal police have arrested a man after his dog was found in a rubbish bin on Thursday night in Peyia, Paphos, in terrible condition.
The dog is being treated at ...
Bill to increase punishment for cock fighting rejected by north ‘parliament’
A bill which would have increased the punishment for animal fighting in the north was rejected in ‘parliament’ on Monday, with independent ‘MP’ Hasan Tosunoglu insisting that cock fighting is “...
Animal rights group to report Cyprus to Council of Europe over welfare failures
The Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) on Thursday announced its plans to report the government to the Council of Europe, citing severe failings in enforcing animal welfare ...
Greens propose independent body to address animal welfare issues
The Cyprus Green party on Thursday proposed the establishment of an independent body to tackle issues related to companion animals, including the management of strays, dangerous dogs, and pet owner ...
Environment commissioner draws attention to dogs in run-up to Christmas
Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou on Tuesday spreading awareness for animal adoption during the holiday period, underlining a dog is not just for Christmas.
She was speaking to students from the ...
Rescue of cat trapped at Larnaca airport
A cat trapped for day in a tight space between two walls at Larnaca airport was rescued by the fire service, the Green party’s action group coordinator reported on ...
Environment commissioner’s role expanded to include animals
Environment commissioner Antonia Theodosiou’s brief has been expanded to include animal welfare, the government announced on Friday.
President Nikos Christodoulides had made the decision to coincide with World Animal ...
Greens urge protection on World Dog Day
In recognition of World Dog Day, celebrated worldwide on August 26, the Green Party stressed the importance of protecting dogs and the need for the enforcement of existing laws.
The party ...
Plastic matter found in Cyprus turtle excrement
Solid pieces of plastic were found in the excrement produced by a green turtle which was taken to the Tashkent Nature Park in Vouni for treatment after it was found ...
Man slapped with €23,500 fine for trying to trap moufflon
The game fund issued a fine of more than €20,000 on Monday, after an individual was found trying to ensnare protected moufflon to sell.
According to the game fund, a fine ...
‘You will pay’ – British bases’ police warn bird trappers
The Sovereign Base Area (SBA) police’s anti-bird trapping team has issued a warning to trappers as the migration season of the black caps – also known as ‘ambelopoulia’ and still ...
Euthanising healthy donkeys in north ‘out of the question’
The idea of euthanising healthy donkeys is “absolutely out of the question”, Tashkent nature park director Kemal Basat said on Wednesday.
He was responding to a report in Turkish newspaper ...
Cats brutally killed in Paphos
A horrific incident of cat killings and possible torture has been reported in Paphos in the Tombs of the Kings area.
Videos shared by an animal rescuer to the Cyprus ...
Offer stray dogs a second chance
An event this Saturday offers the opportunity to support a Nicosia animal shelter through donations or the adoption of a shelter dog.
The 2nd Chance Dogs shelter is collaborating with ...
Veterinary services must investigate dog importation, says ombudswoman
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou-Lottides on Tuesday blasted the veterinary services for negligence or failure to take the necessary steps as the competent agency to examine complaints regarding the uncontrolled importation of ...