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/cyprus-ready-for-tough-wildfire-season
As temperatures rise and the dry season approaches, Cyprus is preparing for battle—against wildfires. The Department of Forests has received 25 new fire engines, a significant boost to the country's firefighting capabilities, as the government vows to keep strengthening its fire response fleet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/three-day-event-with-visits-tours-and-activities-by-the-department-of-forests
The Department of Forests is organizing a three-day event with activities, tours, and visits from March 21-23, 2025, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, which is observed on March 21....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-suspect-arson-as-fires-break-out-across-cyprus
Authorities in Cyprus are investigating whether a recent wave of wildfires was deliberately set, as dozens of blazes erupted over the weekend in Larnaca and Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-ignites-in-ineia-firefighters-swiftly-contain-the-flames
A wildfire in the "Sternoua" area near Ineia scorched approximately a tenth of a hectare of shrubland before being brought under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/grow-your-own-lemons-easy-ways-to-propagate-a-lemon-tree-at-home
Love lemons? You can grow an endless supply right at home by propagating a lemon tree from an existing one. Experts share four simple methods to ensure success....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-400-saplings-and-shrubs-planted-in-cape-greco
More than 400 native species of saplings and shrubs were planted on Saturday in the Cape Greco area, in a location that was previously a landfill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-civil-servants
A decade after the financial crisis that forced Cyprus to slash public sector benefits under the terms of its bailout agreement, the government is now gradually rolling back austerity measures — handing back perks to civil servants in a move seen as both politically strategic and potentially risky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unique-protected-species-in-europe-killed-at-the-mavrokolympos-dam
A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-oasis-or-business-hub-the-fight-over-nicosia-s-state-fair-site
The Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia district MPs, and residents of Engomi are increasing pressure on the government to reconsider its plans for developing the State Fair site. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/removal-of-dangerous-chemicals-from-astrasol-begun
The removal of hazardous chemical waste from inside the Astrasol factory in Latsia began yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-mountain-resorts-see-revival-with-government-s-hotel-upgrades
Cyprus' mountain resorts are seeing a business boom, thanks to a government-backed subsidy scheme aimed at upgrading hotels and tourist accommodations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-green-planet-with-india-leading-the-way
Climate Change is a defining challenge of our times but as the world hurtles toward an escalating climate crisis, India is stepping into a global leadership role to tackle climate change. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities
In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-contractor-s-agreement-being-terminated
The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-explosives-found-in-limassol-park
A serious investigation is underway after workers from the Forestry Department found a stash of weapons, drugs, and other items believed to be linked to criminal activity in a Limassol park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-court-upholds-tougher-rules-for-glamping-projects
The Supreme Constitutional Court recently made a decision that has significant implications for luxury camping (glamping) and visitor farm projects in Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aircraft-deployed-to-combat-paphos-fire-after-limassol-flames-tamed
A new wildfire has broken out in the Paphos district, specifically in the Pittokopos area, just hours after a blaze in Limassol was brought under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-fish-wash-ashore-at-athalassa-park
Visitors to Athalassa Park in the capital were met with a disturbing sight on Friday, as dozens of dead fish were found washed ashore in various areas of the park....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-human-arrival-have-doomed-cyprus-dwarf-hippos-and-elephants
Around 14,000 years ago, as the last ice age receded, early sailors from the eastern Mediterranean may have been the first to set eyes on Cyprus, a heavily forested island teeming with wildlife. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-hosts-successful-5th-wellness-camp-in-agros
The 5th Lidl Wellness Camp, organized by Lidl Cyprus, took place with great success on the weekend of September 14-15 at the picturesque Rodon Mount Hotel & Resort in Agros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coca-cola-hbc-cyprus-at-the-5th-cyprus-cocktail-festival
Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus is excited to participate in the 5th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, the nation’s top cocktail event, featuring Three Cents Artisanal Beverages as the main sponsor and Finlandia vodka....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-5th-lidl-wellness-camp-was-held-with-great-success
Continuing its tradition of promoting and strengthening a healthy lifestyle, Lidl Cyprus welcomed more than 250 participants of all ages to this year's Lidl Wellness Camp....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-major-wildfires-threaten-los-angeles-evacuations-ordered
At least four wildfires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations and complicating firefighting efforts due to extreme heat and strong winds.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-lady-s-let-s-go-troodos-festival-draws-crowds-despite-rain
The ''Let’s Go Troodos!'' Festival, organized by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, attracted large crowds on Saturday at the Presidential Residence in Troodos, marking the first time the venue opened to the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-risk-escalates-as-winds-reach-up-to-6-beaufort
The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires due to very strong winds expected from Friday through Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-authorities-probe-house-construction-near-river-kryos
Cypriot authorities are investigating a house construction project near the Kryos River in Pano Platres after concerns were raised about its proximity to the river....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/final-decisions-on-akamas-projects-approaching
According to Pavlos Neophytos in this Sunday's Kathimerini, the development of the Akamas road network, crucial for the area's infrastructure, faces significant delays due to environmental concerns and ongoing investigations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-cypriot-hill-station
"Next Thursday, His Excellency the High Commissioner will depart from here with his family to go to his residence in Troodos for a vacation."(June 25, 1910). ...
