‘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...
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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...
Public warned not to ‘rescue’ baby birds
Conservation group BirdLife Cyprus urged the public on Tuesday to refrain from ‘rescuing’ baby birds this spring, potentially doing more harm than good. BirdLife said...
Bases and government urged to do more to protect birds (updated)
Approximately 2.3 million birds have been killed in Cyprus in autumn 2016 alone, a new study by BirdLife Cyprus found. From August to October more...
Personal safety a worry for game wardens
GAME wardens have expressed concerns over their personal safety in relation with proposed legislation on hunting that substantially raises spot fines for offenders. In a...
Protect forests from urban sprawl, BirdLife says
In the wake of the deadly fire in the Solea area, conservationists BirdLife Cyprus said it was important for forests and natural habitats to be...
MP candidates slow to back nature
With parliamentary elections just around the corner less than one third of the parliamentary candidates have so far pledged to protect Cyprus’ nature. Out of...
