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31. Clouds and chilly surprises

Today, expect mainly clear skies with a touch of afternoon cloudiness, especially in the mountains. Winds will play a game of direction, starting from the northeast to southeast and later adopting a sea breeze, dancing lightly at 3 Beaufort. ...

32. Bhutan becomes first to 100% vaccinate street dogs

Many countries have an overwhelming amount of street dogs, but sterilization and vaccination programs are a great way to keep these populations under control....

33. The unstoppable rise beyond one million in occupied lands

With the headline "Cannot Be Less Than One Million," Geni Duzen's columnist, Jenc Mutlougiakali, writes that the population in the occupied territories has surpassed one million. ...

34. Over 140 abandoned cats found in Abu Dhabi desert

A group of United Arab Emirates residents has found more than 140 cats dumped in a desert lot in the capital Abu Dhabi, in a phenomenon that has drawn criticism from international animal rights organizations and prompted a government investigation....

35. E-kalathi takes on soaring fuel and food prices

The ongoing debate within the House Commerce Committee regarding the Retail Price Recording and Monitoring Bill has become both tiresome and contentious....

36. Stray dogs find a home in a priest's church

In a touching display of compassion and kindness, Brazilian priest Joao Paulo Araujo Gomes has embarked on a mission to provide a second chance at life to stray dogs in need....

37. Elk on the loose causes metro meltdown in Stockholm

Traffic resumed on Stockholm's red metro line on Wednesday afternoon after an elk who got loose on the tracks was shot dead....

38. Tourists on jet skis killed by Algerian coastguard

Two French-Moroccan holidaymakers have been killed by the Algerian coastguard after apparently straying into Algerian waters on their jet ski....

39. ''Adopt, don't shop'' as abandoned dogs crisis deepens

The plight of abandoned dogs in Cyprus has taken a turn for the worse, according to officials from the Municipality of Nicosia and a local pound that houses strays collected by multiple authorities in the Nicosia district. ...

40. Dog dazzles as two-legged sprinter

A two-legged pooch who was rescued from the streets of Afghanistan has made a remarkable recovery—and loves running on his two legs....

41. Abandoned hunting breeds dominate stray population in Cyprus

A significant proportion of stray dogs in Cyprus are hunting dogs, with approximately 85-90% of dogs ending up in shelters belonging to abandoned hunting breeds, reports the Cyprus Environmental Movement....

42. Experts confront the menace of feline coronavirus

43. Vandals target cat feeders in Strovolos park

In an unfortunate incident, unidentified individuals vandalized the feeders placed in the Strovolos Grammiko Park, designated to provide sustenance for the area's stray cats. The act of vandalism was made public when a picture surfaced, showing the broken device with its lock rendered non-functional....

44. Australian sailor and beloved dog rescued after months adrift at sea

An Australian sailor who spent months adrift in the Pacific Ocean alongside his beloved dog has recounted his remarkable tale of surviving on raw fish and rainwater after finally making it safely back to dry land....

45. Fire tamed in Yiolou, but bittersweet news for dog shelter

A fire broke out near the community of Yolou on Tuesday, endangering an animal shelter housing approximately 100 dogs. Citizens are now making desperate pleas for assistance to evacuate the area and save the vulnerable animals....

46. Dogs left in harsh heatwave ignored by authorities

The Agriculture Ministry, responsible for the welfare of animals on the island, has pledged to take swift action in response to a new case of dogs reportedly left unprotected during a prevailing heatwave, as reported by Philenews....

47. Animal rescues amidst devastating wildfires as over 300 saved, but losses also reported

More than 300 cats, dogs, farm animals and horses have been rescued from the East Attica wildfires that flared up on Monday, an Interior Ministry official said on Tuesday, while animal protection groups reported that dozens also perished as the blazes tore through fields, farms, yards and animal shelters....

48. New cat feeders enhance stray welfare in Strovolos

Modern feeders for stray kittens found shelter along the Pedieos River have been installed in Linear Park Strovolos. ...

49. Green party protests dog shelter conditions

The Green Party – Citizens' Cooperations is arranging a demonstration to bring attention to what they consider to be unacceptable conditions at the municipal dog shelter in Ayioi Trimithias, Nicosia....

50. Child deaths in Khartoum orphanage amid Sudan conflict

At least 60 infants, toddlers, and older children perished over the past six weeks while trapped in harrowing conditions in an orphanage in Sudan’s capital as fighting raged outside....

51. Strovolos authorities ramp up efforts to locate dangerous pack of dogs

Efforts to locate the pack of stray dogs roaming the Strovolos 'Gramiko' park have been ongoing since Saturday, April 15th, with the assistance of the Dog Branch of the Cyprus Police....

52. Bunny with a badge: Rabbit joins police force in California

The Yuba City Police Department in northern California includes a SWAT team, an anti-gang unit, a canine unit with three active dogs — and a rabbit....

53. Cyprus bill proposes stricter penalties for dog owners

A bill amending existing animal welfare legislation which is being discussed at the parliamentary committee level aims to introduce strict penalties for dog owners but leaves untouched provisions to do with the euthanasia of dogs, something that has sparked the reaction of animal welfare organizations....

54. It's a pawsome weekend treat as Athens museum opens doors to fur buddies

This Sunday, April 2, the people of Greece get to live out my lifelong dream and bring their dogs to the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens for a “World Stray Animal Day” event. ...

55. Dog farm owner rejects abuse claims after video

A distressing video showing dogs confined on a farm in rural Nicosia has drawn criticism and caused concern on social media, with the owner rushing to dismiss abuse allegations and saying he was not aware of the latest tethering laws...

56. The four-legged heroes who 'sniff out' life in Turkey's ruins

The battle in recent days in the rubble of areas of Turkey and Syria devastated by the earthquake has been uneven. The death toll has exceeded 15,000 in both countries and time is "running out"....

57. Top Putin ally threatening to invade Poland

Ramzan Kadyrov, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has begun rattling off threats about attacking Poland after Ukraine....

58. Café 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....

59. Abused dogs found alive in Larnaca offal pit

Two dogs were found alive after emergency rescuers in rural Larnaca rushed to a farm pit that was filled with disposed animal carcasses...

60. Doubts raised over detained dog after bite incident

Nicosia authorities are looking for a dog that may have bitten a child in Agios Dhometios over the weekend, after it became unclear whether a pit bull in police custody matched the description...