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151. Cyprus slams Turkey over fish wars

Republic of Cyprus Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis issued an indicting statement against Turkey this week, when he accused that country of illegal activities in Cypriot waters during a fisheries control teleconference...

152. Endangered shark shot off Limassol coast

A blue pointer shark was captured on video Saturday during an encounter with a sea turtle off the coast of Limassol, with local fishermen reportedly shooting the endangered mako shark in the head...

153. Orca sighting caught on video

A video posted online by Lebanese fishermen shows a killer whale in waters between Cyprus and Lebanon, in what is considered a rare sighting in the Mediterranean...

154. Three new endangered monk seals born in Cyprus

Three new births of the Mediterranean monk seal species (Monachus monachus), one of the most endangered mammals in the world and the only seal species in the Mediterranean, were recorded last year, the Agricultural Ministry announced on Friday....

155. EU vessels will no longer have automatic access to UK fishing waters

The automatic right of EU vessels to fish in British waters, in accordance with the EU’s common fisheries policy, is to be ended under the fisheries bill introduced to parliament on Wednesday....

156. First mom in space visits Nicosia

Retired NASA astronaut Anna Lee Fisher, the first mother in space, will help Cyprus celebrate the 50th anniversary since man landed on the moon...

157. Six countries attend “Nemesis 2019” multinational exercise in Cyprus’ EEZ

Six countries participated on Wednesday in “Nemesis 2019”, a multinational Search & Rescue exercise, which was held in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus, under the general coordination of the Joint Rescue Coordination Center....

158. Coast guard seizes catch of the day

Another boat has been caught fishing without a licence off the coast of Cyprus, as local coast guard officers increase efforts to target illegal activities beyond territorial waters...

159. Brexit no-deal preparedness: Final Commission call to all EU citizens and businesses

With 8 weeks to go until the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union on 31 October 2019, the Commission has today – in its 6th Brexit preparedness Communication – reiterated its call on all stakeholders in the EU27 to prepare for a ‘no-deal' scenario. In light of the continued uncertainty in the United Kingdom regarding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement – as agreed with the UK government in November 2018 – and the overall domestic political situation, a ‘no-deal' scenario on 1 November 2019, remains a possible, although undesirable, outcome...

160. Cypriot fisherman saves turtle in trouble

A video showing a local man in Cyprus removing a plastic ring from a turtle’s neck is making the rounds on the internet...

161. Locals stage protest on Lara beach

A protest in favour of local exploitation of Lara beach was held on Sunday in response to activists and state officials who recently reiterated that illegal human activity on turtle nesting sites will not be tolerated...

162. Minister offers way out of turtle nesting debacle

Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis says he is ready to work with experts and communities in protecting sea turtle nesting areas in such a way that local residents could also benefit...

163. Audit office weighs in on turtle nests debacle

A report by the audit office slams the forestry department for removing acacia trees very close to turtle nests earlier this year, just as another confrontation between locals and conservationists in a nearby area is gaining traction...

164. Confrontation over turtle nests caught on tape

A group of European experts in a sea turtle conservation programme was asked by police to leave a beach in Argaka on Thursday, after locals showed up and pestered the visitors...

165. Turtle found dead off Limassol coast

There has been no official word following the discovery of a sea turtle carcass that washed ashore in Limassol over the weekend...

166. Fishermen catch and release rare turtle

A giant turtle in search of food was caught accidently in fishing nets off Karpas Peninsula, while local authorities in the south went on high alert over a giant swarm of jellyfish...

167. Die-hard eurosceptic or opportunist?

168. Mud sharks caught in the north

Local fishermen in the north caught two mud sharks on Monday, with reports saying the spiny dogfish are not found naturally in the area...

169. New witnesses in Coral Bay trial

The Coral Bay trial resumed this week with a new witness giving his account of what took place on 24 June 2018 just before British tourist Robert James Birch was ran down and killed...

170. Aphrodite the seal dies a horrible death

A young seal known locally as “Aphrodite” earlier this week in Paphos waters, following reports that fishermen discovered the aquatic mammal trapped in one of their fishing nets...

171. EP approves a new law banning single-use plastic items

172. Acacia tree removal sparks controversy

Officials are set to discuss last week’s acacia tree removal in Paphos, following an outcry by critics who say big commercial interests are endangering sea turtle nesting sites...

173. Shark caught and released off Paphos

Greek Cypriot fishermen are getting high praise on social media after they posted a video of themselves catching and releasing a shark on the weekend...

174. Sailing boat goes up in flames in Latchi

A sailing boat anchored in Latchi harbour was completely destroyed on Monday, while another vessel was damaged following a fire that broke out rapidly during maintenance work...

175. Cyprus signs dairy product export protocol with China

176. Egyptian fishermen saga ends

The saga of the five Egyptian fishermen, who were arrested last week in the north over 'illegal fishing activities' appears to have come to an end with a Turkish Cypriot judge fining them €500...

177. No bail for detained fishermen in the north

The saga of the five Egyptian fishermen arrested last week by Turkish Cypriot authorities in the north over 'illegal fishing activities' will continue as they remain in custody for three more days...

178. Fishermen back in court in the north

Five fishermen, who were arrested off the coast of Kyrenia by Turkish Cypriot authorities over the weekend, are set to appear in court Monday morning to face charges of illegal entry and illegal fishing...

179. Man dies on recreational fishing jaunt

The body of a man on a recreational fishing expedition was spotted floating in the water at Lara beach in Akamas, marking the fourth fatality in just a few hours as the week draws to a close...

180. Green Sea Turtle rescued in Limassol returns to the sea