Environmental NGOs raise concerns about lack of water in Paralimni lake
Environmental NGOs have expressed concern over the uncontrolled draining of Paralimni lake, one of Cyprus’ most important wetlands. An artificial barrier made up of dunes...
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Cyprus Scops Owl recognised as endemic to the island
Conservation organisation BirdLife International has officially recognised the Cyprus Scops Owl as a full species in its own right, endemic to the island. Until recently,...
Our View: Claims for new Polis road difficult to believe
Paphos politicians went on parade on the CyBC radio’s morning current affairs show on Thursday to lambast environmentalists and Birdlife Cyprus for their petition aimed...
Bids submitted for new Polis road as row rumbles on
The bidding process for Pafos-Polis Chrysochou motorway closed on Friday, despite efforts by BirdLife and the Green Party to stop its construction. According to an...
Petition against Paphos-Polis highway handed in to palace
A petition to prevent the construction of the Paphos to Polis highway that was launched by BirdLife Cyprus was handed in at the presidential palace...
‘Shameful’ projects will harm nature says Birdlife
The Paphos-Polis highway, the wind farm in the protected Koshi-Pallourokampos area, and the EAC photovoltaic park within an important bird area near two Natura 2000...
Bases say request for beach concert ‘being assessed’
A day after Birdlife Cyprus warned that a concert scheduled at Lady’s Mile will have a negative impact on vulnerable bird species, the British bases...
Two MEPs branded dinosaurs for lack of environmental concern
Two Cyprus MEPs have been branded dinosaurs in terms of their activity on the environment by the Climate Action Network (CAN). In view of the...
Government urged to follow bases’ success against bird trapping
While bird trapping with mist nets in the British bases decreased by 90 per cent in 2018 compared to 2002, an all-time low, bird trapping...
Conservationists condemn Cyprus Rally plans to pass through salt lake protected area
A group of pro-environment NGOs have condemned the use of the Larnaca salt lakes during the Cyprus Rally to be held on June 12....
Conservationists outraged over ‘lacking’ impact assessments in casino project
Conservationist group BirdLife Cyprus voiced outrage on Tuesday and accused the authorities of going ahead with the development of the huge casino resort at Zakaki...
BirdLife criticises state opposition to temporary ban on turtle dove hunting
BirdLife Cyprus said on Friday it found the opposition of the Game and Fauna Service to the temporary prohibition of hunting to be a shortsighted...
Threatened species of eagle found dead, probably poisoned, authorities say
The game and fauna service said on Friday they had recently found a young Bonelli’s eagle dead, believed from poisoning, along with a number of birds...
Heavy penalties for bird trappers after covert surveillance on bases [VIDEO]
A total of 19 individuals were successfully convicted for offences committed in 2016 related to illegal bird trapping, BirdLife Cyprus has announced. All 19 received...
Appeal to leave migrating flamingos in peace
WITH the first migrating flamingos returning to Larnaca and Oroklini salt lakes the Larnaca tourist board is warning visitors not to disturb them. An announcement...
MPs accused of ‘pandering to poachers’
Changes to the hunting law that are due to be discussed at the House on Wednesday have been described by critics as “pandering to poachers”....
Conservationists urge MPs to reject controversial hunting law bill
Conservationists made a last-ditch appeal to MPs in Thursday to reject a bill that introduces relaxations and loopholes to the hunting law, making it harder...
BirdLife urges House to reject new hunting law
BirdLife Cyprus expressed serious concerns and opposition to most of the amendments to the hunting law proposed by the Game and Fauna Service, and urged...
BirdLife publishes guide to species needing protections
BirdLife International has just released the publication European birds of conservation concern: populations, trends and national responsibilities it said on Wednesday. The publication summarises the...
‘Adopt a bird’ to boost conservation efforts
Members of the public are being encouraged to ‘adopt a bird’ by BirdLife Cyprus to contribute to the conservation of priority species and their habitats...
