From derelict site to nature hub
A long-awaited Environmental Centre for the salt lake area of Larnaca has taken a decisive step forward with the launch of an international architectural competition, the municipality announced this week.
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Tender launched for environmental centre at former leper colony
An architectural competition has been launched in Larnaca to transform the former leper colony in the salt-lake area into an environmental awareness centre, at an estimated cost of €2,6 million.
The ...
Pollution and water imbalance endanger wetlands
Concerns over the future of two of Cyprus’ most important wetlands intensified on Friday, with environmental groups warning of mounting threats to their survival.
The federation of environmental organisations of ...
Flamingo numbers plummet as wetlands deteriorate
The dramatic decline of flamingos in Cyprus’ wetlands has raised urgent concerns among conservationists, as habitat degradation threatens the survival of these iconic birds. Experts warn that if current trends ...
Three people rescued at Larnaca Salt Lake
Firefighters rescued three people stuck in their car at the Larnaca Salt Lake, fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Sunday.
In a post on platform X, Kettis said that ...
‘Pensioner’ flamingos, aged 20 and 28, at Larnaca salt lake
Two flamingos observed at the Larnaca salt lake have been determined to be living to a ripe old age, environmental NGO BirdLife Cyprus reported.
In a post on social media ...
Clean-up campaign removes debris from Larnaca salt lake area
A recent clean-up campaign in the Larnaca salt lake area successfully removed plastic and glass bottles, paper, car tires, and irrigation hoses, as well as various other discarded items.
The ...
Nature trails at Larnaca salt lake to get upgrade
Nature trails around the Larnaca salt lake are set to undergo maintenance work, the municipality’s environmental management department said on Tuesday.
This will include repairing toilets at the lake’...
Alarm raised over sewage in Larnaca Salt Lake
The Green Party on Wednesday raised the alarm over a large volume of sewage ending up at the Larnaca Salt Lake near the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque.
“The sewage has ...
Flamingos flock to Larnaca salt lake (photos)
After heavy rains battered the island over the weekend, a large number of flamingos were spotted at Larnaca’s salt lake.
These were caught on camera by Cyprus Mail photographer ...
Larnaca salt lake welcomes first flamingos
The first flamingos have arrived at Larnaca’s salt lake in search of warmer climes, and food.
Numbers are expected to increase in the coming weeks, as every year thousands ...