Hands off Lake Paralimni
By Chris Englezou
Lake Paralimni is not just another wetland. It is one of Cyprus’ most important natural ecosystems, a rare semi-permanent saline lake that supports migratory birds and a ...
Paralimni municipality rejects allegations of harmful drainage of lake
The draining of the lake by Paralimni is being carried out in a controlled manner and in cooperation with the relevant authorities, the municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia said on Wednesday, rejecting ...
Birdlife calls for immediate halt of Paralimni lake drainage
The native bird population of Paralimni lake is under threat during its reproductive season as water is being drained from it, Birdlife Cyprus said on Tuesday.
“This action takes place ...
BirdLife urges tougher curbs on toxic lead use
Lead in shotguns and fishing weights has a negative impact on both human health and biodiversity, BirdLife said on Tuesday.
“Lead is a highly toxic metal, with no safe level ...
Mild May means flamingos still at Paralimni lake
The public should take special care when visiting Paralimni lake the Department of the Environment said on Wednesday.
“Because the lake has retained more water than is typical for June, ...
Compensation for Paralimni lake property owners upped to €380,000
A total of €380,000 was awarded by Famagusta district court to property owners of Paralimni Lake on Friday as compensation for the seizure of their property instead of the €1,900 initially given.
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Paralimni lake: A wetland gem in need of some TLC
The lake is a Natura 2000 site twice-over, but this apparent legal protection is doing it little good
Paralimni lake is an opportunity squandered on so many levels. And that really ...
Dead flamingo found, probably poisoned by lead and shrapnel, NGOs say
The Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) said on Wednesday that a flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) was found dead on Monday night, within the protected area of the Natura 2000 Network Special Conservation ...
Kadis says green point almost complete at Avgorou
The agriculture ministry said on Thursday the creation of a green point in Avgorou was almost complete and that Sotira and Dherynia were next in line, following complaints by the ...
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 responsible for the lake on ...