https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-tries-to-squeeze-rain-from-empty-skies-as-record-drought-deepens
With reservoirs running dry and the country’s largest lake turning into a cracked salt bed, Iran is now trying to manufacture the one thing it desperately lacks: rain....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seek-solutions-to-protect-larnaca-salt-lake
A recent incident involving two vehicles getting stuck at Larnaca’s Aliki Salt Lake highlighted ongoing violations in the area. Pedestrians and motorcyclists frequently trespass, prompting local authorities to explore ways to safeguard the sensitive environment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€2-000-fine-and-€8-000-bill-all-for-a-sunset-shot
What was meant to be a picture-perfect sunset in Larnaca turned into a very expensive mistake. A driver who entered the Larnaca Salt Lake last week to capture the evening glow got his car stuck, and when a second car came to the rescue, it got trapped too....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rescue-underway-for-cars-stuck-in-salt-lake-owners-face-hefty-fines
Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cars-get-stuck-in-larnaca-salt-lake-authorities-lose-their-cool
Two cars have once again found themselves stuck in the Larnaca Salt Lake, prompting frustration and fines from local authorities who say enough is enough....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s-giant-flamingo-takes-flight-from-concrete-eyesore-to-city-icon
What was once a dull, grey concrete tank standing at the entrance to Larnaca has now been transformed into a striking work of art, a monumental flamingo that welcomes visitors as they drive into the city. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-for-sale
Nearly two years after serious environmental violations were first reported in the Akamas peninsula, a protected and ecologically sensitive area, illegal activity continues, seemingly without consequences....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2025-a-milestone-year-for-the-delivery-of-limassol-greens
2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Limassol Greens, the ambitious residential and tourism development that is set to redefine the investment, urban and hospitality landscape of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/green-light-for-new-four-star-hotel-in-meneou
A new four-star hotel in Meneou has been given the go-ahead by the Environmental Authority, paving the way for a €15 million development in the Larnaca district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingo-numbers-plummet-in-cyprus-sparking-concerns-for-wetland-health
The wintering population of flamingos in Cyprus has reached alarmingly low levels, particularly at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, according to a joint statement from BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Wildlife Service....
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...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clear-skies-ahead-with-a-hint-of-winter-chill
Good morning! Here’s your weather update for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a touch of sunshine for your day....
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, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/complaint-filed-against-larnaca-wetland-construction
The Larnaca Salt Lake Wetland Protection Group has raised alarms over recent interventions in the Natura 2000 site, urging immediate action to halt ongoing projects....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/needle-2024-festival-to-electrify-larnaca
After six weeks of immersing in Larnaca's cultural richness, the spotlight now shifts to musical escapades, as Needle 2024 Festival takes center stage, blending the city's heritage with the island's artistic flair....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/fodder-for-the-beasts
Last week, Nicos Anastasiades demanded through his lawyer the withdrawal of the books of Makarios Drousiotis, an apology and compensation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-greens-the-most-anticipated-golf-resort-in-cyprus
Limassol Greens, the most anticipated golf resort in Cyprus, has hosted media, associates and stakeholders in a special event at its newly opened Property Sales Office opposite Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday 13th June. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planetarium-cyprus-where-science-and-wonder-converge
Some people ask, ''Does a planetarium merely provide answers, or does it also evoke questions?'' Achilleas Kentonis, the executive director of the Interstellar Institute, responds, ''First and foremost, it stimulates questions, and then answers naturally follow.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ngo-calls-on-cyprus-authorities-to-implement-ban-on-lead-pellets
Lead shot ammunition in wetlands is illegal in all 27 EU countries including Cyprus, as well as Iceland, Norway, and Lichtenstein, BirdLife Cyprus announced and called on local authorities once more to ensure that non-lead pellets are being used in hunting areas that are found close to or within wetlands....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cafe-at-hala-sultan-tekke-done-with-respect-and-under-strict-regulations
The operation of a café at Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque in the Larnaka district, on the south coast, is done with respect to the area and the monument and under strict conditions, the Mayor of Larnaka Andreas Vyras told the Cyprus News Agency....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-s salt-lake-overflows-video
The weekend's extreme weather brought about numerous issues in a number of places. There were, however, some spectacular moments. The Larnaca Salt Lake's overflow is one of them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-projects-underway-in-larnaca-nicosia
The Cyprus real estate and construction sectors are moving past the demise of the scrapped Citizenship for Investment Programme, turning their attention to the capital and the once-neglected coastal town of Larnaca, while Limassol, with its high-rises and cosmopolitan lifestyle, is still seeing part of the action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pink-flamingos-show-dance-moves-in-cyprus
A video clip showing pink flamingos in moments of intense courtship has gone viral in Cyprus, following up on a photo that showed eager males trying to impress a single female during mating season...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-message-for-wildlife-after-flamingo-rescue
Members of the Chinese community in Cyprus have a powerful message in support of wildlife this week, after a student notified authorities about a trapped pink flamingo in Larnaca’s Salt Lake...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/beautiful-pink-flamingos-have-returned-to-the-larnaca-salt-lake
The first flamingos arrived in the Aliki salt lake in Larnaca in search of food and warmer weather. They are the first group of beautiful pink visitors who have found refuge on Lake Aliki....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/activists-say-hunters-lead-pellets-threaten-flamingos
Conservationists in Cyprus are urging authorities to expand a hunting ban throughout a coastal salt lake network amid concerns that migrating flamingos could potentially swallow lethal quantities of lead shotgun pellets...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flamingos-stage-magical-show-in-larnaca
A flamboyance of flamingos have descended upon the Larnaca salt lake as they do every year at the beginning of the rain season, with the pink birds painting a magical picture against the glistening backdrop of the salty water....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-dies-after-wreck-that-went-unnoticed
A young man from Larnaca district died in hospital on Monday, a day after he was involved in a road accident when his car veered off the road and was not discovered until hours later...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-critical-after-aliki-car-accident
A foreign visitor is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle as she was trying to cross the street near Larnaca's Aliki Salt Lake...