Majority of Cypriots concerned about environment and climate… in theory
Despite 97 per cent of Cypriots – above the EU average – telling pollsters that environmental protection and climate change were very important to them,...
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Arctic ‘doomsday’ food vault welcomes millionth seed variety
A vault in the Arctic built to preserve seeds for rice, wheat and other food staples contains one million varieties with the addition on Tuesday...
Recycling company refusing to collect our rubbish, says Famagusta village
Recycling company Green Dot came into the firing line on Monday as Frenaros community council called for the agriculture minister to mediate a spat between...
Decision for new quarry put on hold after backlash
Any discussion on the possible creation of a new quarry in the Larnaca district has been put on hold until the end of next year,...
Paphos authorities call for better way to dispose of seaweed
Some Paphos hoteliers and local authorities within the district have complained to the mayor over the cost and disposal of 40,000 tonnes of seaweed that...
Diko goes green, lambasting government’s environmental policies
Centre-right Diko on Monday announced it had formally defined its political positions on sustainable development and the environment, following a lengthy dialogue with civil society,...
Protest over felling of old trees in Paphos park
A group of Paphos residents are organising a protest on Monday over the felling of very old trees in a park in the centre of...
Fly-tipping inspectors on the prowl from next week
The number of inspectors employed to stamp out illegal dumping has been raised to 118 and will assume their duties next week, an official from...
Trees under threat from Larnaca quarry plans
The geological survey department said on Wednesday that reports a new quarry in the Larnaca district posed a devastating threat to the environment with plans...
Dali pupils’ plight prompts calls for stricter control of industrial plants
The issue of pollution near a primary school in Dali will be discussed in parliament on February 12, the speaker of the House committee on...
Reactions to new beach building ‘over the top’
Paphos municipality on Friday said reactions to the construction of a bar-restaurant on Sodap beach were unjustified, arguing that the project has all the necessary...
New and electric car-buying incentives available from February 4
A two-fold government incentive plan to get older, less energy-efficient cars off the roads and promote the use of electric cars will kick off on...
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...
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...
