The government must step in and stop violations in the Akamas
By Efi Xanthou Since the spring of 2022, works have been underway in the Akamas Peninsula under the auspices of the Forestry Department for the...
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Massive projects going ahead despite environment department’s concerns
The government is using an EU loophole in the Habitats Directive and tarmacking the island I would like my tax money to be spent on...
Your Cyprus vacation spots matter!
Tourism, leisure industries impact Natura 2000 areas By Maria Ladommatou Cyprus is part of the Natura 2000 network, which entails 62 marine and terrestrial conservation...
Refusal for new road welcomed by environment NGO
A coastal road connecting Paphos airport with the Paphos-Geroskipou tourist area was not granted an environmental permit, it emerged on Wednesday, with environmental NGO BirdLife...
Agricultural policy: a new era for Cyprus and Europe
The European Commission has acknowledged some tweaking is necessary to their original regulation limiting pesticide use, but farmers must acknowledge change is coming By Alexandra...
Farmers to protest proposed pesticide ban
Cypriot farmers plan to protest against the proposal to further limit the use of hazardous pesticides across the European Union, saying this will bring “huge...
High electricity costs addressed though synergies
Cyprus is focusing on establishing synergies to cover local energy needs aiming to decrease electricity costs, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. The two pillars...
Akamas plan on hold, four months to object (Updated)
Cabinet on Wednesday decided to postpone implementing the Akamas local development plan for another six months, as part of efforts to find ways of fulfilling...
BirdLife speaks out against quarry expansion
BirdLife Cyprus on Friday rallied against requests for a new quarry zone in Androlikou as part of the Akamas local development plan. In a statement,...
Audit report slams irregularities at agriculture ministry
A string of irregularities at the agriculture ministry – including outright unlawful commercial developments within the Natura 2000 protected area, suspect payments of state grants,...
