https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmakers-say-no-more-slaps-on-the-wrist-for-animal-cruelty-cases
People who abuse animals in Cyprus could soon face much tougher consequences after Parliament passed a new law late Thursday aimed at cracking down on cruelty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-dam-at-risk-of-drying-up-and-soon
The latest data from the Water Development Department bring Cyprus one step closer to the grim prospect of dry dams, possibly by the end of 2025, according to official estimates....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-bring-dire-wolf-back-to-life-after-12-000-years
For centuries, the dire wolf was relegated to the pages of fantasy novels and the ancient bones of North America....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thunder-paws-beats-it-s-a-world-stray-animals-day-forecast
Good morning, Cyprus, it’s Friday, April 4, 2025. Yes, it’s Friday!!! Yayyyyy!!! The weekend is finally upon us, and while the weather may be playing hard to get, we’ve got something to brighten even the stormiest of days....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-rejects-new-dog-welfare-regulations
In a surprising move, Cyprus' Parliament has voted to reject the ''Animal Protection and Welfare (Keeping Dogs for Private Non-Commercial Purposes) Regulations of 2022.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/join-us-and-speak-up-for-stray-animals
Stray animals may not have a voice, but we can speak for them. On April 4th, World Stray Animal Day, radio stations LOVE FM 100.7, DEEJAY RADIO 93.5, and ΣΠΟΡ FM 95.0 will host a special live broadcast to raise awareness and support for the strays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/welcome-home-panagis
After a long journey and months of care, Panagis, the Mediterranean monk seal who captured hearts last year, is finally heading back to the Cypriot seas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-more-snakes-in-cities-this-year-experts-say-yes
If you thought last year’s snake sightings were bad, experts say this year could be even worse. With Cyprus facing its third dry season in a row, higher temperatures and less rainfall are forcing snakes to seek cooler, damper hiding spots, often in residential areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foxes-roam-central-nicosia-sparking-curiosity-and-concern
Foxes have been spotted in central Nicosia, raising both interest and concern among residents. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/together-for-a-second-chance-world-stray-animals-day
Every stray animal has a story. A story of abandonment, survival, and hope for a better tomorrow. On April 4th, World Stray Animals Day, radio stations LOVE FM 100.7, DEEJAY RADIO 93.5, and SPOR FM 95.0 unite for a joint live link dedicated to these creatures who seek love and care....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/give-a-stray-a-second-chance-by-joining-the-mission-to-save-homeless-animals-in-cyprus
Don't just talk the talk, take action and make a difference in Cyprus. God knows we need it!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leads-europe-in-natural-pest-control-saving-the-environment-one-owl-at-a-time
Cyprus has achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in rodenticide use within just three years, thanks to an innovative national plan that enlists barn owls as natural rodent hunters....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-state-plots-for-new-livestock-units-to-boost-sheep-and-goat-farming
Cyprus is taking significant steps to strengthen its sheep and goat farming industry with the announcement of 26 state-owned plots available for the construction of new livestock units....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scientists-warn-about-the-health-risks-of-bottled-water-and-microplastics
Recent research has uncovered alarming health risks associated with drinking bottled water, primarily due to microplastics....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspicious-grass-spraying-raises-alarm-over-unregulated-pesticides-from-occupied-areas
Residents of a village in Nicosia district are raising alarm after a citizen reported seeing a suspicious grass spraying event, which is feared to involve the toxic pesticide Lannate....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cracking-down-on-animal-cruelty-tougher-penalties-on-the-horizon
In a hopeful step toward stronger animal protection, Cyprus' Attorney General has urged the Minister of Justice to toughen penalties for animal abuse, making the law a true deterrent for offenders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increasing-reports-of-animal-poisoning
There has been a rise in reports of animal poisonings, particularly affecting pets, according to a statement from the Animal Party Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-committee-on-environment-pushes-for-harsher-penalties-on-animal-abuse
The way a society treats its animals reflects its level of civilization, stated DISY MP Savia Orphanidou after a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/61-year-old-arrested-for-dog-abuse-in-peyia
Police have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with a dog abuse case in Peyia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lost-in-troodos-for-days-but-found-through-kindness
After several harrowing days lost in the frigid Troodos Mountains, Balou, the beloved family dog, has finally been found safe and well—thanks to an outpouring of support from the community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/retired-hens-are-living-their-best-lives-and-helping-save-cyprus-olive-groves
In the rolling foothills of Troodos, where olive trees stretch toward the Mediterranean sun, a small army of retired hens is proving that life after egg-laying can be just as meaningful. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/warmer-days-ahead-after-record-breaking-cold
Brrr, Cyprus! If you thought last night felt extra chilly, you weren’t imagining things. It was officially the coldest night in over 40 years, shattering the previous record of -3.3°C set in 1985. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-public-support-for-donkey-adoption-campaign
The Taskent Nature Park’s Donkey Adoption Campaign has received overwhelming public backing, raising €8,500 within just a day....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-report-of-assault-in-limassol-they-were-kicking-him-relentlessly
A young man was violently assaulted by a group of hooded individuals in a central area of Limassol, while the entire city was celebrating the carnival....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drone-gets-attacked-by-eagle-while-filming-in-cyprus
A surprising twist to a photographer’s peaceful landscape shoot in Cyprus turned into an unforgettable moment of nature’s raw power....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-starlings-annual-dance-sets-oroklini-s-sky-aglow-at-sunset
Every evening, just before sunset, something magical happens over Oroklini Lake. Thousands of starlings take to the sky, twisting and turning in perfect unison, creating breathtaking patterns that seem almost choreographed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health
The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/slaughter-in-karpasia-as-14-donkeys-executed-warning-disturbing-images
Heartbreaking images of 14 lifeless donkeys sprawled across the Karpasia landscape have sent shockwaves across Cyprus, sparking outrage and grief. The Wildlife Research Institute in the occupied territories brought the tragedy to light, confirming that the animals—symbols of the island’s rich history and rural charm—were mercilessly gunned down....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swallowed-by-a-whale-–-and-spat-back-out-video
A kayaker in Chile got the shock of his life last Saturday when a whale briefly swallowed him—kayak and all—before spitting him back out, completely unharmed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-public-health-risk-from-animal-farm-says-veterinary-services
The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have clarified that they have not received any complaints about a specific livestock farm, despite claims made by the Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation on February 1. ...
