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1. Ticking time bomb as sewage leaks threaten Akrotiri Salt Lake

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ticking-time-bomb-as-sewage-leaks-threaten-akrotiri-salt-lake

A major environmental crisis is unfolding at Akrotiri Salt Lake, as sewage leaks and chemical discharges threaten Cyprus’ most important wetland...

2. Turkish Airlines’ ‘Pet Lounge’ gives furry travelers first-class perks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-airlines-‘pet-lounge-gives-furry-travelers-first-class-perks

It seems Turkish Airlines is tired of its furry passengers feeling left out of the first-class treatment. The airline, which already prides itself on flying to more countries than any other, just rolled out a ‘Pet Lounge’ at Istanbul Airport....

3. Shock in Paphos as man murdered his neighbor's two puppies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shock-in-paphos-as-man-murdered-his-neighbor-s-two-puppies

The owner of the dogs said, "It's been a devastating day for all of us, a shocking day for my family."...

4. Rare bird reappears after more than a century

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/rare-bird-reappears-after-more-than-a-century

A rare bird species has been confirmed to be breeding in Herefordshire for the first time in over 140 years....

5. A Paralimni Christmas reunion: Presidents, politics, and passports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-paralimni-christmas-reunion-presidents-politics-and-passports

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. In the festive spirit of Christmas—those days of love when we sing ''Hosanna in the Highest,'' ''The Little Drummer Boy,'' and ''Silent Night''—...

6. Bird conservation heroes fight poaching in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bird-conservation-heroes-fight-poaching-in-cyprus

In Cyprus, the battle against illegal bird trapping continues with determination and success, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS)....

7. Cyprus steps up efforts to protect vultures with marked power lines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-steps-up-efforts-to-protect-vultures-with-marked-power-lines

In a bid to protect Cyprus’ endangered vultures and other large bird species, the Game and Wildlife Service and the Cyprus Electricity Authority (CEA) have teamed up to mark 12.5 kilometers of overhead power lines....

8. Flamingos return to Larnaca’s salt lake, bringing a splash of color

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-return-to-larnaca-s-salt-lake-bringing-a-splash-of-color

The first group of flamingos has returned to the Larnaca Salt Lake, making a striking pink arrival as they settle in for the winter. Drawn by Cyprus' warmer climate and the promise of a good meal, ...

9. Pyramid climbing dog thrills social media users

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pyramid-climbing-dog-thrills-social-media-users

A dog that climbed a pyramid in Egypt has become a viral sensation on social media....

10. Iris the sea crow sets record with 500-kilometer journey across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iris-the-sea-crow-sets-record-with-500-kilometer-journey-across-cyprus

In a surprising and unprecedented journey, Iris, a young Sea Crow fitted with a satellite transmitter in February, has stunned researchers by covering nearly 500 kilometers across Cyprus in just three days....

11. Yellow-eyed penguin crowned bird of the year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-eyed-penguin-crowned-bird-of-the-year

In a competition free from the controversies of previous years, one of the world's rarest penguins, the yellow-eyed hoiho, has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year....

12. New findings reveal life on Cyprus’ northwest coast 4,000 years ago

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-findings-reveal-life-on-cyprus-northwest-coast-4-000-years-ago

More information has been revealed about the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age on the island’s northwest coast during excavations at the Makounta-Voules Archaeological project in the Paphos district....

13. Iron-coated teeth found in Komodo dragons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iron-coated-teeth-found-in-komodo-dragons

Komodo dragons, renowned for their formidable size and venomous bite, have long fascinated scientists and the public alike. ...

14. Happy Friday, folks! Sizzling heat with some surprise showers ahead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-happy-friday-folks-sizzling-heat-with-some-surprise-showers-ahead

Good morning, weather warriors! As we step into this fabulous Friday, the weather has a bit of a split personality. Early birds will enjoy mostly clear skies with a few low clouds, especially near the coast....

15. Little penguins dwindle to 120 amid port development threats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/little-penguins-dwindle-to-120-amid-port-development-threats

A once-thriving population of little penguins on a tourist island off Perth’s coast has plummeted to no more than 120 birds, with plans to build a container port in nearby foraging grounds further threatening the survival of the colony....

16. Polar bears stranded on land as sea ice vanishes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polar-bears-stranded-on-land-as-sea-ice-vanishes

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a day in the life of a polar bear, you’re in luck. ...

17. 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....

18. 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. ...

19. 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....

20. 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....

21. 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....

22. 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....

23. 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.'...

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. 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. ...

29. '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....

30. 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....

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