Illegal dump blights picturesque reservoir
Paphos environmentalists are pushing for the creation of green spots to serve village communities, as illegal dumping is way out of hand. “Making green spots...
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The beauty of nature
For one local photographer, what can be seen in the great outdoors makes life worth living, although he fears the change inflicted on it by...
250 tonnes of rubbish to be cleared from riverbed
Work is underway for the removal of an estimated 250 tonnes of rubbish dumped in the Pedieos riverbed, it was announced on Wednesday. The agriculture...
Fly-tipping at Paralimni lake highlights need for green points
The long-standing fly-tipping problem in Paralimni lake underlines the need for the creation of a green point in Famagusta, said the mayors of the municipalities...
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...
New inspectors to clamp down on fly-tipping
Municipalities will receive help from 118 newly appointed inspectors to tackle illegal rubbish dumping, the agriculture ministry announced on Wednesday. “This will help prevent the...
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...
Rubbish and sewage piling up at Vati despite landfill closure
Though the illegal landfill at Vati was closed down five months ago, rubbish and sewage continue to be dumped in the area, it was reported...
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...
Illegal fly-tipping out of hand in Kato Paphos
THERE is a serious problem with illegal fly-tipping in one of the main tourist areas of Paphos, according to residents and holidaymakers. The practice has...
Reservoir clean-up in wake of filthy Germasoyia posts
Videos and photos of a filthy Germasoyia dam posted on social media last month has prompted the fishermen’s association to publicise its annual clean-up campaign...
Clampdown on urban flytipping
By Maria Gregoriou STROVOLOS municipality has scrapped a service which cleared away rubbish dumped on empty plots of land while other municipalities have scaled back...