Peyia Sea Caves path illegal and must be removed authorities say
The department of environment has ordered the immediate dismantling of part of a public coastal pathway that was built within the protection zone at the...
Environment
Gruelling cycle ride to raise funds for the environment
Two young cycling enthusiasts will ride their bikes across Cyprus to raise money for a local environmental NGO. Based in Limassol, Tour de Cy will...
Paphos municipality chided for not warning about mass tree felling
The commission for the environment and beaches in Paphos was not informed about the municipality’s decision to cut down trees, its head Giorgos Demetriades said...
Environmentalists blast possibility of live events at Petra tou Romiou
The Cyprus Environmental Movement has harshly criticised suggestions authorities are open to the possibility of live events being staged at Petra tou Romiou next year....
Live events and concerts at Petra tou Romiou a possibility in 2021
The department of the environment has opened the possibility of holding live events at Petra tou Romiou in 2021. Petra tou Romiou, also also known...
Expats rank Cyprus 44th from 60 destinations on environmental sustainability
Cyprus has been ranked 44th out of 60 destinations for sustainability and the environment, expats have voted. Expats and global minds community InterNations published its...
No tourists but large amounts of trash on Lady’s Mile beach
A larger-than usual amount of trash was collected at a Limassol beach even after a summer without tourists, data from a recent beach clean-up revealed...
Akamas group questions coastal protection delays
For years the government has done nothing to safeguard the coastline of the Akamas peninsula, Friends of Akamas said on Friday, calling on the interior...
PwC Cyprus: Environmental protection at the centre of our actions
Recognising its responsibility towards the environment, PwC Cyprus seeks to be part of the solution of one of the most important problems facing humanity today....
Eco-friendly energy for 400 schools
Over 400 schools all over Cyprus will have solar panels to cover much of their energy needs installed by the end of 2021, the Electricity...
Greens ‘will never give up’ opposing new Paphos church
The environment department has objected to the creation of a new church in the grounds of Paphos town hall and has called on the municipal...
Greens protest cutting of palm trees in Paphos
The Paphos Greens stepped in to attempt to prevent the felling of around 16 well-established palm trees in Kato Paphos on Monday, but it was...
Limassol set to install water refill station, company looking for funds for more
A new fundraiser by Limassol-based environmental organisation Let’s Make Cyprus Green aims to offer everyone an alternative to single-use plastic by installing water refill stations...
‘Food delivery apps should have opt out for single-use items’
Environmental NGO ‘Let’s Make Cyprus Green’ is calling on food delivery providers, which have seen business boom during the coronavirus pandemic, to put pressure on...
More homes for rodent-chomping barn owls installed
The installation of an additional 30 nest boxes for barn owls in Choirokitia is an important step in the biological control of rodents, agriculture minister...
Strovolos residents complain about fly-tipping (Updated)
Residents in Strovolos complained on Monday that the municipality is ignoring their calls to stop illegal dumping in the area. A nearby resident told the...
Protest after more trees cut down
Cyprus environmental groups will hold a protest on Wednesday to protest the cutting down of urban trees after some were severely trimmed at the former...
Fury over felling of protected trees in Paphos
The cutting down of a number of protected trees in Paphos over the weekend has highlighted the urgent need for the town planning, MP Charalambous...
Room for improvement but Cyprus on track to lower polluted air emissions
A EU study published on Friday revealed that, like most European countries, Cyprus needs to step up efforts across all sectors to make sure citizens...
Overcrowded beach bar in Paphos disturbing turtles
An unlicensed beach bar in Paphos is attracting hundreds of visitors until late at night every weekend, none of whom are following social distancing rules...
