Campaign to eliminate single-use plastic
“Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free”, is the message of the initiative launched to encourage businesses and community groups to eradicate single-use plastic from...
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No escaping dust storms in Cyprus, experts say
Due to its geographical location Cyprus is vulnerable to dust storms as it is affected by the largest deserts of the planet, the Sahara, the...
Divers visit latest artificial reef
Within 24 hours of its sinking, divers took pictures at the Elpida, a 63-metre long merchant boat brought from Greece, that was sent to the...
Cyprus’ green credentials only on paper?
CYPRUS may boast an impressive number of protected nature areas within the Natura 2000 network – on paper at least with 63 of them –...
Energy ministry says special subsidies for RES abolished in 2015
The energy ministry on Friday said the government abolished guaranteed subsidy rates for renewable energy sources (RES) in 2015 after it emerged that under a...
BirdLife adds voice to EU criticism of Cyprus’ record on nature protection
BirdLife Cyprus has said last week’s letter from the European Commission criticising Cyprus’ ‘systematic failure’ to protect Natura 2000 areas is evidence that Cyprus is...
EC warns Cyprus over impact of development in Natura 2000 sites
The European Commission has sent a formal notice to Cyprus for failing to follow assessment procedures when it comes to plans for Natura 2000, it...
Extra protection for Akamas after arson attacks
Plans for the Akamas National Forest are on schedule, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Wednesday while stating that the park will be monitored by...
Cabinet approves incentive plan for photovoltaics and electric cars
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to provide incentives for the installation of photovoltaic systems, charging stations and smart metres in homes for charging...
Youth march against the ‘power of money’
Youth for Climate Cyprus will hold a march in Nicosia on Friday to protest against the power of money and the negative effect it has...
March on Saturday to protest Akamas inaction
Eight NGOs will organise a protest march this Saturday in Paphos following recent arson attacks in the Akamas, urging relevant authorities to take the necessary...
Businesses urged to cut down on plastic cups as part of week-long campaign
The environment department has called on all catering businesses offering drinks in disposable plastic cups, to adopt new policies to reduce their use for European...
New campaign to promote composting
A campaign to encourage home composting was launched on Friday by environment commissioner Ioanna Panayiotou in collaboration with the supermarket association and the press and...
Environmental summer camps to launch next year
From 2020 the education ministry will arrange environmental summer camps for children to support experiential and environmental education, it was announced on Wednesday. The ministry...
Fines of up to €4,000 as ministry appoints fly-tipping ‘police’
The minister of agriculture issued a decree on Monday appointing 74 inspectors who will be assigned duties across the island in a bid to stamp...
Peyia challenges Coral Bay development
A planning decision in Peyia which has been effectively overturned by the government has been questioned by the local mayor and other authorities. The move...
Hundreds protest against government green light for asphalt plant near Stavrovouni
Over 200 people living in the area around Kornos and Pyrga protested on Saturday against the government’s decision to licence an asphalt concrete plant in...
Shopkeepers urge govt to increase efforts to reduce emissions
The leader of small shopkeepers ‘union Povek met with Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis on Wednesday to discuss ways of reducing Cyprus’ carbon emissions. During the...
The politics of ecological change
To understand the environment, it is essential to also look at the economy and society – the drivers of change but demonstrating students and local...
500 new trees planted in six Limassol parks
The first tree planting as part of the initiative “300,000 trees for Limassol” took place on Saturday afternoon at Ayios Athanasios. A total of 500...
