Protecting ecosystems is everyone’s responsibility says minister
It is everyone’s responsibility to preserve and restore natural ecosystems in Cyprus, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Friday as he stressed the importance of...
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17,000 birds spend winter in Cyprus wetlands
About 17,000 birds spend the winter in the wetlands of Cyprus, BirdLife Cyprus and the game and wildlife service on Monday to mark World Wetlands...
Larnaca warns of heavy fines for illegal dumping
Larnaca municipality will carry out thorough inspections in the area of the salt lake to prevent the illegal dumping of garbage and people who are...
Fire near Salt Lake was arson, Larnaca mayor says
A fire at the protected forest area at the Larnaca Salt Lake on Saturday was an arson attack, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Monday about...
Aerial spraying against mosquitos at salt lake on Wednesday
Aerial spraying against mosquitoes will take place at the Larnaca salt lake on Wednesday morning, the municipality announced. Particular emphasis is given on the areas...
Flamingo deaths at Larnaca Salt Lake reach 59
Flamingos deaths so far this year have reached 59, officials said on Tuesday. The mass death of around 20 flamingos at the Larnaca Salt Lake...
‘Walking a fine line’ on Larnaca’s salt lake
By Evie Andreou The government will prepare a comprehensive action plan on the management of the ecosystem of the Larnaca salt lake, Agriculture Minister, Costas...
Conservationists condemn Cyprus Rally plans to pass through salt lake protected area
A group of pro-environment NGOs have condemned the use of the Larnaca salt lakes during the Cyprus Rally to be held on June 12....
Rare black flamingo returns to base
A rare black flamingo has returned to the Akrotiri Salt Lake for the third time in four years, the British bases said on Wednesday. The...
New warning not to disturb flamingoes
Authorities have issued a new warning to the public not to bother the flamingoes at Larnaca Salt Lake as it might impact their migratory habits....
Appeal to leave migrating flamingos in peace
WITH the first migrating flamingos returning to Larnaca and Oroklini salt lakes the Larnaca tourist board is warning visitors not to disturb them. An announcement...
Stranded woman rescued from salt lake
A young woman was rescued by firemen on Sunday afternoon after being stranded on the Larnaca salt lake. Police were informed at around 1.45pm that...
Larnaca begins mosquito spraying
Larnaca municipality announced on Monday it would start to use aerial anti mosquito spraying in the city, particularly in the Salt Lake area which is...
One of a kind black flamingo returns to Akrotiri Salt Lake
A rare black flamingo thought to be the only one of its kind in the world has returned to the Akrotiri Salt Lake, within the...
Seen a flamingo lately?
A PHOTOGRAPHIC competition with the theme ‘Flamingos in Larnaca’ is being organised by the Larnaca tourism board in light of the recent arrival of around...
Salt lake turns flamingo pink
By Annette Chrysostomou Around 10,000 flamingos have now arrived at Larnaca salt lake following the recent cold weather and New Year storms, according to game...
Excavations indicate ancient city near Larnaca Salt Lake was destroyed by catastrophe
Layers of ash and shattered architectural structures found at the Late Bronze Age site of Dromolaxia-Vizakia (Hala Sultan Tekke) near Larnaca’s Salt Lake indicated the area...
Kamares residents say they’re plagued by mosquitoes
Residents in Larnaca are complaining the local municipality is not doing anything to combat the number of mosquitoes in Kamares area by the Salt Lake....
Tekke closed Monday morning to accommodate Bayram pilgrims
AROUND 1,000 Turkish Cypriots will visit the Hala Sultan Tekke at the Larnaca Salt Lake on Monday, the first day of Bayram. The Cyprus News...
Anti mosquito spraying in Larnaca
Larnaca municipality announced on Tuesday that anti mosquito spraying would be carried out on Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30am until 9.30am each day. The sprayings...