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1. Over 400,000 songbirds killed in Cyprus and sold for delicacy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-000-songbirds-killed-in-cyprus-and-sold-for-delicacy

A recent report reveals a disturbing surge in wildlife crime in Cyprus, where over 400,000 songbirds were trapped and killed last autumn....

2. Cyprus' wetlands under threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wetlands-under-threat

Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Neophytou delves into the critical challenges facing Cyprus' precious wetlands, where red alerts have recently been issued for the Achna dam and Larnaca salt ponds. ...

3. Wastewater leak sparks environmental crisis in Achna

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wastewater-leak-sparks-environmental-crisis-in-achna

Nikos Vassilas, the community mayor of Achna, has raised alarms about potential impacts on crops, the water table, and the environment following a leakage of wastewater from farmers' tanks near the community's dam....

4. How Trademarks Empower Businesses in the Digital Era

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-trademarks-empower-businesses-in-the-digital-era

In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....

5. UK's tallest bird, cranes, thrive with 80 pairs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-s-tallest-bird-cranes-thrive-with-80-pairs

In a remarkable resurgence, Britain's tallest bird, the crane, has notched up its highest breeding figures since their disappearance from the UK landscape back in the 16th century....

6. Vultures' feeding frenzy at Limassol restaurant sparks poisoning concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vultures-feeding-frenzy-at-limassol-restaurant-sparks-poisoning-concerns

In a peculiar dining affair at the Limnatis restaurant in Limassol, vultures and kites are emerging as avid patrons of ''fine dining,'' as per a statement from the Birdlife Cyprus, which posted a video from the scene....

7. Swearing parrots pose risk of vulgar clock chaos in wildlife park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swearing-parrots-pose-risk-of-vulgar-clock-chaos-in-wildlife-park

In a daring move, Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is relocating its notorious swearing parrots to a larger flock of over 100 birds. The decision comes as three more feathery offenders join the original five African greys introduced to the park in 2020....

8. Restoring Ammos tou Kampouri – before and after (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/restoring-ammos-tou-kampouri-–-before-and-after-images

The Cypriot ''monument'' to the audacity surrounding the naturalization program, manifested as an environmental crime on the beach "Ammos tou Kampouri" in Ayia Napa, remains an unresolved issue that competent authorities sought to address following public outcry....

9. Highly infectious bird flu threatens seals in Antarctica

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/highly-infectious-bird-flu-threatens-seals-in-antarctica

Scientists are on high alert as a virus shows ominous signs of moving between birds and mammals, sparking concerns of potential mutations in 'spillover events.'...

10. Cyprus welcomes 15 griffon vultures in battle for survival

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-15-griffon-vultures-in-battle-for-survival

In a renewed effort to save the endangered Cypriot Griffon Vulture, fifteen new arrivals from Spain landed in Cyprus in December....

11. Cyprus to welcome 44 majestic vultures in bold conservation effort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-welcome-44-majestic-vultures-in-bold-conservation-effort

Fifteen vultures were flown to Cyprus from Spain last week as part of the Life with Vultures program to save the endangered Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus....

12. Cyprus faces surging fox population

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-surging-fox-population

The fox population in Cyprus is increasing this year with its presence being felt both in the countryside and in the city centers....

13. First case of swine flu strain detected in UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-case-of-swine-flu-strain-detected-in-uk

In a recent development, health officials in the UK have confirmed the detection of a person infected with a strain of flu akin to viruses observed in pigs....

14. Turkey pardoning is as American as apple pie

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-pardoning-is-as-american-as-apple-pie

Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1947, President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by pardoning two turkeys, Liberty and Bell. ...

15. Hunters fined for illegal weapons and bird call device in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-fined-for-illegal-weapons-and-bird-call-device-in-paphos

In a recent enforcement operation, three hunters faced fines from the Thera Fund on Sunday for the unlawful transportation of an assembled shotgun and the use of a device producing imitation bird calls....

16. 'Standing pods' and 'robot flight attendants' on 2050 airline cabins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/standing-pods-and-robot-flight-attendants-on-2050-airline-cabins

Artificial intelligence can be brutally honest and play up to stereotypical views - as Irish budget airline Ryanair found out recently....

17. The Beatles' 'Now and Then' surprises fans with a release

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-beatles-now-and-then-surprises-fans-with-a-release

George Harrison originally disliked it; fans had long assumed it would never be released. But the “final” song by the Beatles, Now and Then, is being released at 2pm GMT, an unexpected last flourish for arguably the UK’s greatest band....

18. Songbird slaughter continues as gangs profit amid faltering enforcement

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/songbird-slaughter-continues-as-gangs-profit-amid-faltering-enforcement

A conservation group in Cyprus said Wednesday that police have been lax in cracking down on criminal gangs that illegally trap migratory songbirds to supply restaurants, although the poaching has declined overall....

19. Deadly mirage for birds with over 1,000 fatal collisions in a single day

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-mirage-for-birds-with-over-1-000-fatal-collisions-in-a-single-day

In a grim escalation of tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hamas of taking "hostages and prisoners of war," according to Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari, the IDF spokesperson....

20. 150-million-year-old dinosaur Barry to be sold in Paris auction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/150-million-year-old-dinosaur-barry-to-be-sold-in-paris-auction

An unusually well-preserved dinosaur skeleton, a Camptosaurus known as Barry, will go under the hammer in Paris next month....

21. Over 200,000 dead animals reported in Thessaly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-000-dead-animals-reported-in-thessaly

More than 200,000 dead animals have been declared to the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) in Thessaly, central Greece, according to Minister of Rural Development and Food Lefteris Avgenakis....

22. Cyprus takes action against west Nile virus outbreak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-takes-action-against-west-nile-virus-outbreak

A case of West Nile virus was found in Cyprus on Thursday (31/08) when a blood sample for blood donation screening revealed the diagnosis....

23. Compensation plans unveiled for Akamas communities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compensation-plans-unveiled-for-akamas-communities

Starting tomorrow, September 1, 2023, the stipulations outlined in the Akamas Local Plan will be enacted. Yesterday, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, the Minister of Interior, and Mr. Petros Xenophontos, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment,...

24. The deafening silence of the forests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-deafening-silence-of-the-forests

Bass Rock is an island not too far off the coast of Scotland, east of Edinburgh. It is home to the largest northern gannet (Morus bassanus) colony in the world, hosting nearly 75,000 couples each year....

25. Hunting rules go digital. Is it game over for tradition?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-rules-go-digital-is-it-game-over-for-tradition

As hunters gear up for the start of game hunting in Cyprus this Sunday, the Game and Wildlife Service has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure a safe and compliant hunting experience. ...

26. Animal hotel's daring rescue amid Alassa blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/animal-hotel-s-daring-rescue-amid-alassa-blaze

The evacuation process of the animal hotel in Paramytha during the swift Alassa fire's approach on Sunday afternoon was recounted to K by those involved. ...

27. Chinese fans embrace 'Barbie' for feminism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chinese-fans-embrace-barbie-for-feminism

In recent years, China’s box office has been dominated by homegrown movies often with a nationalist lean, such as patriotic war epics. But this weekend, a different type of film captured national attention – one that’s decidedly American and bubblegum pink....

28. Ministry of Culture to launch 'Kypria' pilot for art festivals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/ministry-of-culture-to-launch-kypria-pilot-for-art-festivals

We have fully entered the summer, and the eagerly awaited cultural events have either begun or will soon begin. ...

29. Hooters in divided island's buffer zone root out poison

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooters-in-divided-island-s-buffer-zone-root-out-poison

BirdLife says light wooden boxes for owls are to encourage farmers to abandon using poison and to help repopulate the barn owl population of Cyprus, which has been in decline across Europe...

30. Illegal bird trafficking ring busted

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-bird-trafficking-ring-busted

An illegal wild bird trafficking ring was dismantled after a joint collaboration between the Game and Wildlife Service and Police....

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