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1. 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. ...

2. Mind REset at its best

The participation of Cypriot teams in the European competition of the educational environmental programme mind REset, which took place in Vienna this year, was completed with an impressive double distinction, proving that the next generation can - and should - play a leading role in efforts towards a more sustainable future....

3. New solar park in Sotira with 6,534 kW capacity

The Environmental Authority has approved the development of a 6,534 kW solar park within the administrative boundaries of the Sotira Community, in the Famagusta District....

4. 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....

5. Foxes roam central Nicosia, sparking curiosity and concern

Foxes have been spotted in central Nicosia, raising both interest and concern among residents. ...

6. Concerns raised over dog training decree in protected Natura 2000 areas

The Office of the Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare has called on the Game and Wildlife Service to immediately revoke the Decree concerning the 13 protected areas within the Natura 2000 Network....

7. 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....

8. Cyprus Environmental Movement sounds alarm over deteriorating condition of Akrotiri Salt Lake

The Cyprus Environmental Movement has issued an urgent call for help regarding the Akrotiri Salt Lake, warning that one of the country’s last major wetlands is on the brink of extinction due to human activities driven by the profit motives of a few entrepreneurs....

9. Postponement in Marios Demetriades' naturalization case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....

10. Illegal structures found in Akamas, action urged

The beautiful and ecologically rich Akamas Peninsula is facing new environmental concerns, as two illegal refreshment facilities have been spotted within its protected Natura 2000 areas....

11. 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....

12. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

13. Trump highlights Greece-Cyprus role in strategic trade corridor

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greece and Cyprus in global trade and diplomacy, sharing a Breitbart News article that underscores their role in the proposed India-Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)....

14. Emergency helicopter airlift from offshore platform

A medical emergency in Limassol required an urgent air ambulance transfer....

15. Cypriot firm to build solar park on former mining site

A Cypriot company with growing interests in the renewable energy sector is planning to transform the crater of the Lake of Mine in Polis Chrysochous into a cutting-edge photovoltaic park. ...

16. Extraordinary scenes as the sea overflows onto land in Mackenzie (VIDEO)

A rare and dramatic natural event unfolded yesterday in the Mackenzie area of Larnaca, as powerful winds drove seawater far beyond its usual boundary, covering large portions of the beachfront....

17. World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...

18. Meritocracy, privilege, and the Cypriot dream: Reflections on the English School controversy

Children and adolescents in many parts of the world, including Cyprus, face real problems. Bombs rain down on Ukraine, poverty ravages Gaza, school shootings plague the USA, natural disasters devastate the poorest regions, and here in Cyprus, an entire family recently perished in a tragic house fire....

19. Dutch Royal couple touch down in Larnaca on flight co-piloted by King

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...

20. Supreme Court upholds rejection of citizenship appeal

The Supreme Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by a foreign national challenging the rejection of their Cypriot citizenship application....

21. Discover the Timeless Charm of Paphos with Leptos Estates

Paphos, the enchanting town on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, is more than just a destination – it's a way of life....

22. Pentakomo project poses no threat to Mediterranean monk seal

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research has clarified that the project in Pentakomo does not impact the Mediterranean monk seal or its resting habitat....

23. 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. ...

24.  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. ...

25. The far right is growing, and ‘good vibes’ won’t be enough to stop it

26. Putin gives green light for western companies to return, but on Russia's terms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door for Western companies to return to Russia, but not without conditions....

27. Cyprus' energy gamble: Big promises, bigger delays, but a game-changer may be coming

Last week in Cairo, authorities from the Republic of Cyprus signed a non-binding host country agreement for the development of the Kronos gas field in Block 6 of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). ...

28. Cyprus strikes energy deals, but ‘Aphrodite’ gas delayed until 2031

Last Friday marked the conclusion of long-running negotiations between the Republic of Cyprus and the consortium developing the Aphrodite gas field, led by U.S. energy giant Chevron. ...

29. 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. ...

30. Major coastal erosion along the Kiti to Agios Theodoros shoreline

Environment FEO Cyprus (OPOK) is sounding the alarm over the escalating issue of coastal erosion along the shoreline from Kiti to Agios Theodoros....