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1. Griffon vultures breed successfully for first time in five years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vultures-breed-successfully-for-first-time-in-five-years

Cyprus has recorded its first successful Griffon Vulture breeding season in five years, marking an important step in ongoing efforts to restore the island's critically endangered population....

2. Silver-cheeked toadfish unsafe to eat, fisheries department warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/silver-cheeked-toadfish-unsafe-to-eat-fisheries-department-warns

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has sought to reassure the public following recent reports about the silver-cheeked toadfish, stating that there have been no recorded incidents involving swimmers despite the species having been present around Cyprus for more than two decades....

3. Drivers urged to slow down to curb wildlife deaths on Cyprus roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drivers-urged-to-slow-down-to-curb-wildlife-deaths-on-cyprus-roads

Authorities are calling on motorists to take extra care on rural roads as vehicle collisions continue to pose a risk to wildlife across Cyprus, particularly during a period when many animals are more active in search of food, water and breeding grounds....

4. Akamas: Roads, delays and ''plans that never happen''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-roads-delays-and-plans-that-never-happen

Akamas is its villages, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said during a discussion titled “Akamas… The Art of Doing Nothing” at the Green Agenda 2026 conference held in Nicosia on Thursday....

5. Tiny mouflon born in Cyprus forests (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-tiny-mouflon-born-in-cyprus-forests-video

Deep in the rugged mountains of Cyprus, where the forests are still wild and untouched, a tiny new life has just entered the world....

6. Europe’s bee population climbs to new highs while Cyprus sees fewer hives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-bee-population-climbs-to-new-highs-while-cyprus-sees-fewer-hives

EU farm beehive numbers climbed to a record 9.4 million in 2023, according to new figures released by Eurostat, with Italy, Romania and Greece leading the bloc in bee colony numbers. Cyprus, however, recorded a decline over the past three years....

7. Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-national-plan-targeting-wildlife-poisoning

Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....

8. Trozena plan fuels clash over development and protected nature zones (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trozena-plan-fuels-clash-over-development-and-protected-nature-zones

A proposed large-scale development in the abandoned villages of Trozena and Gerovasa, in the heart of semi-mountainous Limassol, is once again bringing to the surface Cyprus’ long-running struggle between rural development and environmental protection....

9. Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/environmental-organisations-press-president-over-delays-in-akamas-protection-measures

Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....

10. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

11. Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-nature-trails-reopen-following-safety-upgrades

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....

12. 77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/77-percent-of-europe-s-farmland-birds-have-declined-in-the-last-decade

A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....

13. Burned Russian LNG tanker drifts toward Malta after Mediterranean explosions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burned-russian-lng-tanker-drifts-toward-malta-after-mediterranean-explosions

A heavily damaged Russian liquefied natural gas tanker has been drifting in the Mediterranean and is approaching waters near Malta, raising environmental and security concerns among regional authorities....

14. Lidl Cyprus presents its 3rd Sustainability Report for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-3rd-sustainability-report-for-2024

Lidl Cyprus presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting its steadfast commitment to responsible entrepreneurship that generates value for the Cypriot economy, society, and the environment. ...

15. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-conference-on-sustainable-tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

16. Mouflon protection sites in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas closed as precaution against foot-and-mouth disease

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflon-protection-sites-in-platania-and-stavros-tis-psokas-closed-as-precaution-against-foot-and-mouth-disease

The Department of Forests has announced the temporary closure of public mouflon protection and observation facilities at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting wildlife....

17. Larnaca wins ''Green City of Cyprus 2025'' award for major coastal upgrades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-wins-green-city-of-cyprus-2025-award-for-major-coastal-upgrades

The Municipality of Larnaca has received another national environmental distinction, earning the title “Green City of Cyprus 2025” through the Pan-Cyprian Green Cities and Green Communities Awards....

18. Cyprus takes lead in €2.8m Mediterranean ‘Bee Economy’ project

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-lead-in-€2-8m-mediterranean-‘bee-economy-project

Cyprus has assumed a coordinating role in a new €2.8 million Mediterranean initiative that aims to turn beekeeping into a lever for rural growth, environmental protection and sustainable tourism....

19. Akamas roads could do more harm than good, environment watchdog warns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-roads-could-do-more-harm-than-good-environment-watchdog-warns

The road works in Akamas are not just unfinished; they may be actively putting the area at risk....

20. Cyprus parties put politics on hold to tackle climate crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parties-put-politics-on-hold-to-tackle-climate-crisis

Cyprus’ political parties, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot alike, set aside politics this week to tackle a threat that doesn’t care who governs which side of the island: the climate....

21. Lidl Cyprus Platinum Sponsor at the 13th Conference of the Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-platinum-sponsor-at-the-13th-conference-of-the-cyprus-dietetic-nutrition-association

This year, Lidl Cyprus actively supported the 13th Dietetics & Nutrition Conference (CyDNA) of the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association as Platinum Sponsor, which took place in Nicosia on 7–9 November 2025. The scientific programme focused on the transformation of nutrition and dietetics based on evidence, sustainability and health equity, including a multitude of sessions, workshops and parallel activities....

22. Cyprus and Mediterranean among world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-mediterranean-among-world-s-most-climate-vulnerable-regions

Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean are among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, already experiencing hotter, drier summers, the island’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, said....

23. Polis Chrysochous shines with new projects and plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polis-chrysochous-shines-with-new-projects-and-plans

Polis Chrysochous is set for a major boost, with President Nikos Christodoulides announcing plans for a brand-new modern hospital on the site of the old army camp, a long-awaited project he called both ''necessary infrastructure'' and ''a historical vindication'' for the region....

24. Cyprus’ hidden underwater world revealed in first deep-sea survey

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hidden-underwater-world-revealed-in-first-deep-sea-survey

Beneath the sunlit waves surrounding Cyprus lies a mysterious world few have seen. Thanks to the MESOPHOS project, scientists have now ventured into this shadowy realm of reefs and habitats that lie between 50 and 200 metres deep....

25. No approval for event in Akamas protected area, authorities say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-approval-for-event-in-akamas-protected-area-authorities-say

Authorities said no approval was granted for an event held inside the Natura 2000-protected Akamas Peninsula and near the green turtle nesting site at Toxeftra beach, after concerns were raised by environmental groups....

26. BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria warn Natura 2000 sites remain unprotected

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-cyprus-and-terra-cypria-warn-natura-2000-sites-remain-unprotected

BirdLife Cyprus and Terra Cypria have issued a warning that Natura 2000 sites, the country’s most valuable areas for biodiversity, remain largely unprotected due to delays in legal protections....

27. Desalination: A costly and controversial answer to global water shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/desalination-a-costly-and-controversial-answer-to-global-water-shortages

As climate change fuels irregular rainfall and intensifies droughts, countries worldwide are increasingly turning to desalination to address growing water scarcity. ...

28. Wildfire burns 1.3% of Cyprus’ land, satellite data shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-burns-1-3-of-cyprus-land-satellite-data-shows

A massive wildfire that swept through Cyprus’ Limassol district last week has scorched more than 120 square kilometers, according to new satellite analysis released by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence....

29. Wildfire destroys historic olive grove in Galataria-Pentalia area

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-destroys-historic-olive-grove-in-galataria-pentalia-area

A devastating wildfire reduced a centuries-old olive grove to ashes Monday in the area between Galataria and Pentalia, prompting sharp condemnation from forestry officials and showcasing the growing wildfire risk across Cyprus....

30. Illegal camping in forests could cost you...big time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-camping-in-forests-could-cost-you-big-time

Authorities are urging the public to think twice before pitching a tent in the forest this summer, especially in places like the Akamas National Forest Park, warning that unauthorized camping isn't just bad for the environment; it could land you in serious legal trouble....

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