Man, not the wetlands, boosting mosquito numbers – report
Conservationists are saying that the proliferation of mosquitoes in the island’s wetlands is mostly attributed to human activities and not merely a natural occurrence. A...
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Green groups welcome Limassol mayor’s move on Lady’s Mile
Limassol municipality has plans to upgrade accessibility to the environmentally sensitive Lady’s Mile, an issue which has dragged on for over 15 years – as...
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...
Birdlife raises concerns after new project planned near Akrotiri wetland
BirdLife Cyprus raised concerns on Friday over a new project, that will see the construction of around 300 apartments, adding it to the list of...
Larnaca marks World Wetlands Day
Larnaca on Sunday marked World Wetlands Day by cleaning the salt lake and bird watching. The event was organised by the Larnaca municipality environmental management...
Sorry state of island’s wetlands highlighted
World Wetlands Day marked around the world on February 2 is no reason to celebrate in Cyprus, the Animal Party said on Saturday because these...
Cyprus wetlands in danger of being destroyed by climate change
Cyprus wetlands are in danger of being destroyed due to climate change, with the Mediterranean region being described as the hot spot of the hotspots...
BirdLife announces ‘Spring Alive’ 2015
Spring Alive, an annual activity programme that deals in bird-watching and observing migratory patterns of birds around the world, has launched its 2015 project. Migratory...
Impressive Akrotiri Environmental Centre opens
The new Akrotiri Environmental Centre opened on Tuesday embracing some of the most innovative and environmentally friendly building concepts, including a photovoltaic system on the...
Documentary on Oroklini Lake released
The “Restoration and Management of Oroklini Lake Special Protection Area” LIFE project on Thursday announced the release of a 15-minute documentary regarding bird activity in...