Environment

Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean is having a severe impact on marine life, with sea turtles frequently ingesting plastic waste, experts have warned on Friday. According to data collected by ...

A total of 115 trees were planted on Friday at the Pournara migrant reception centre in a joint environmental initiative led by the deputy migration ministry. The action was carried out ...

“Join us for a unique day dedicated to food, farming, sustainability, and community at the Go Regenerative Festival, the first event of its kind in Cyprus,” say organisers of the ...

By Mary Michaelides Dragonflies have been around for about 300 million years – long before the dinosaurs. They were among the first flying insects to appear on Earth. They entered my life ...

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 ...

Filtered water coolers, reusable water bottles and an educational programme that inspires action are transforming three elementary schools in Cyprus into small hubs of change for a plastic-free planet. Through ...

A total of one million flow reducers for showers and two million aerators for taps will be distributed to reduce water consumption, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou announced on Monday. “If ...

Patients in Cyprus wait on average more than 500 days to access new medicines, one of the longest delays in Europe, as officials warn the EU is falling behind global competitors ...

Protecting Akamas will take more than slogans and promises, the municipality said on Friday ahead of the fire season and increased traffic in the area over the summer. The municipality ...

Wildlife is returning to the historic Kouklia reservoir, in the Mesaoria plain, following recent rainfall and restoration works that have brought water back to the long-degraded wetland.  According to the ...

Britain’s David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world’s most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will ...

Five environmental organisations have called on President Nikos Christodoulides to make clear commitments towards protecting the environment – as outlined in his governance programme – following events unfolding in Akamas. In a ...

When the Strait of Hormuz closed, it did not just raise the price of petrol. It revealed the hidden energy bill of every meal on every table By Nicolas Netien ...

A collective system to manage tobacco products with filters, in a move aimed at reducing the environmental impact caused by discarded cigarette butts was granted to CPC Rethink Filters Ltd ...

A network of ten meteorological stations to collect crucial data for the development of targeted services for the agricultural sector is being set up in Cyprus, part of a project ...

Cyprus has the highest rate of food waste in the EU, producing 286kg of food waste per person according to a Eurostat survey (2023). Reducing and managing food waste is a ...

The Mediterranean Sea has always been more than a stretch of water. As a cradle of civilisation and a source of food, jobs and identity for the people who live ...

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 ...

A showcase is about to open in downtown Nicosia, turning a garden into a green exhibition space. Presented by D6:EU, Exposition presents works by artists Christina Zampoulaki and Caterina ...

Surplus electricity generated by household solar panel systems will no longer be written off following a unanimous vote in parliament on Thursday. The decision partially accepts a referral by President ...

Three environmental organisations on Wednesday accused the government of sidestepping legally binding conditions for the protection of the Akamas peninsula, warning that planned works on a key road risk further ...

By Maria Constantinou Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data, Cyprus ...

The coastline in Oroklini is facing significant erosion, Oroklini deputy mayor Neophytos Fakonti and Larnaca technical services head Neophytoula Angelidou said on Tuesday. “There are problems with beach erosion, as ...

Dust pollution in Cyprus is a public health hazard requiring legislative action, according to pulmonologist Dr Haris Armeftis, who warned that rising concentrations are increasingly affecting both vulnerable groups and ...