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1. Snake sighting in Protaras coastal area causes concern but officials urge calm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snake-sighting-in-protaras-coastal-area-causes-concern-but-officials-urge-calm

As Cyprus moves into the peak summer season and beaches across Protaras and the wider Famagusta district fill with locals and tourists, authorities in Paralimni–Deryneia are urging calm following reports of a snake spotted near a coastal area....

2. Watch your step! (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-your-step

A renewed warning is being issued to the public in Cyprus after a snake sighting went viral online, sparking debate over safety in rural and forest areas, and how people should react if they come across a viper in the wild....

3. Melios Pet Centre alleges Government officials’ conduct led to deaths of legally imported animals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/melios-pet-centre-alleges-government-officials-conduct-led-to-deaths-of-legally-imported-animals

Melios Pet Centre Ltd has filed a formal complaint alleging a long pattern of misconduct by several government departments and officials, including actions that the company says caused significant financial losses and the death of imported animals....

4. Drivers urged to slow down to curb wildlife deaths on Cyprus roads

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drivers-urged-to-slow-down-to-curb-wildlife-deaths-on-cyprus-roads

Authorities are calling on motorists to take extra care on rural roads as vehicle collisions continue to pose a risk to wildlife across Cyprus, particularly during a period when many animals are more active in search of food, water and breeding grounds....

5. Akamas: Roads, delays and ''plans that never happen''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-roads-delays-and-plans-that-never-happen

Akamas is its villages, Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou said during a discussion titled “Akamas… The Art of Doing Nothing” at the Green Agenda 2026 conference held in Nicosia on Thursday....

6. Authorities return to Trozena as questions grow over major development in protected area

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-return-to-trozena-as-questions-grow-over-major-development-in-protected-area

A major development in the Trozena area is back under the spotlight, with Limassol authorities preparing to return to the site within days to check whether construction work has stopped after warnings over possible planning breaches....

7. Dead viper found in Paphos pool skimmer prompts warning to homeowners

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-viper-found-in-paphos-pool-skimmer-prompts-warning-to-homeowners

A routine pool maintenance job in Paphos turned into an unexpected and unsettling discovery after a worker found a large dead viper inside a swimming pool skimmer....

8. Hunting dog training threatens nesting birds and leaves chicks exposed, British Bases warn

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-dog-training-threatens-nesting-birds-and-leaves-chicks-exposed-british-bases-warn

British Bases authorities are continuing coordinated efforts to tackle the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected parts of Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali....

9. Tiny mouflon born in Cyprus forests (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-tiny-mouflon-born-in-cyprus-forests-video

Deep in the rugged mountains of Cyprus, where the forests are still wild and untouched, a tiny new life has just entered the world....

10. What really happens along Cyprus’ 'Green Line'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-really-happens-along-cyprus-green-line

For most Cypriots, the Green Line is simply part of everyday life, a crossing point on the way to the north for coffee, cheaper fuel, or a day trip. But behind the scenes, officials say the buffer zone is now being watched more closely than ever, ...

11. Cyprus approves national plan targeting wildlife poisoning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-approves-national-plan-targeting-wildlife-poisoning

Cyprus has formally adopted a National Action Plan aimed at tackling the use of poisoned bait in rural areas and improving safeguards for wildlife....

12. More than 23 dead hedgehogs found in suspected poisoning incident near Nicosia village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-23-dead-hedgehogs-found-in-suspected-poisoning-incident-near-nicosia-village

Authorities are being urged to investigate a serious suspected wildlife poisoning incident in Agioi Trimithias after more than 23 dead hedgehogs and several dead hooded crows were discovered near residential areas and cultivated farmland....

13. Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/environmental-organisations-press-president-over-delays-in-akamas-protection-measures

Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....

14. Sir David Attenborough ''overwhelmed'' ahead of 100th birthday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sir-david-attenborough-overwhelmed-ahead-of-100th-birthday

Sir David Attenborough says he has been ''completely overwhelmed'' by birthday messages from around the world as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, marking a rare milestone for one of the world’s most recognizable natural history broadcasters....

15. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

16. Dead flamingo puts spotlight on toxic lead use in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-famingo-puts-spotlight-on-toxic-lead-use-in-cyprus

A dead flamingo lying in one of Cyprus’ salt lakes is sending a clear, and uncomfortable, message: something in the environment is going badly wrong....

17. Foot-and-mouth disease risk forces closure of Akrotiri Marsh

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-disease-risk-forces-closure-of-akrotiri-marsh

BirdLife Cyprus has issued a public warning following reports that birdwatchers have been entering Akrotiri Marsh despite an ongoing closure....

18. Officials take action to make Akamas National Park safer and more sustainable

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-take-action-to-make-akamas-national-park-safer-and-more-sustainable

Akamas National Forest Park, one of Cyprus’ most treasured natural areas, is getting a closer look from the government. ...

19. Dead dolphin found on Faros beach prompts investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-dolphin-found-on-faros-beach-prompts-investigation

The discovery of a dead dolphin washed ashore at Faros beach caused concern among morning visitors on Friday, after the animal was spotted lying along the coastline by members of the public....

20. Mouflon protection sites in Platania and Stavros tis Psokas closed as precaution against foot-and-mouth disease

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflon-protection-sites-in-platania-and-stavros-tis-psokas-closed-as-precaution-against-foot-and-mouth-disease

The Department of Forests has announced the temporary closure of public mouflon protection and observation facilities at Platania and Stavros tis Psokas as a precautionary measure aimed at protecting wildlife....

21. Sabotage or inside job? Hunters’ union alleges corruption after arson attacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sabotage-or-inside-job-hunters-union-alleges-corruption-after-arson-attacks

A fiery series of attacks on official vehicles has sparked explosive claims of corruption inside Cyprus’ wildlife enforcement system, and the accusations are coming from the very people tasked with protecting it....

22. Mystery deepens after rare beaked whale washes ashore in occupied Akanthou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-deepens-after-rare-beaked-whale-washes-ashore-in-occupied-akanthou

A massive deep-sea whale washed ashore on Cyprus’ northern coast this week, puzzling wildlife experts and reviving memories of a rare mass stranding just a few years ago....

23. Police investigate illegal bird trapping in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-investigate-illegal-bird-trapping-in-larnaca

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating an illegal bird-trapping case after a 35-year-old man was caught trying to remove wild birds from nets early Thursday morning....

24. Disoriented vulture spotted near highway in Oroklini

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disoriented-vulture-spotted-near-highway-in-oroklini

A four-year-old vulture named Galatea caused concern this week after wandering near Oroklini, including two days perched on a highway sign, before eventually returning safely to her colony....

25. Rare bats spotted in Troodos, a win for Cyprus wildlife (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-bats-spotted-in-troodos-a-win-for-cyprus-wildlife-images

A recent winter survey by the Forestry Department at Troodos National Forest Park spotted a large group of a rare bat species, Rhinolophus euryale, a bat rarely seen in Cyprus. Experts say this is a very positive sign that the species is surviving on the island....

26. Mouflons spotted roaming snowy Troodos mountains (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mouflons-spotted-roaming-snowy-troodos-mountains-video

Local wildlife is also making the most of the rare winter conditions, adding an extra layer of wonder to the scene. ...

27. Sea turtle incident triggers disciplinary probe in Chloraka

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-turtle-incident-triggers-disciplinary-probe-in-chloraka

Authorities in western Paphos have ordered a disciplinary investigation after the discovery of a dead sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka, an incident that sparked public outrage and heartbreak among residents and animal lovers....

28. Griffon vulture dies just hours after release back into the wild

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-dies-just-hours-after-release-back-into-the-wild

A young vulture, successfully rehabilitated after falling severely ill in October, has died less than a day after being released back into the wild....

29. Griffon Vulture’s rescue shows power of bicommunal conservation in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/griffon-vulture-s-rescue-shows-power-of-bicommunal-conservation-in-cyprus

A Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) that had been brought to Cyprus from Spain as part of the EU-funded “LIFE with Vultures” initiative has successfully completed rehabilitation and returned to the wild....

30. Two Cyprus mouflons found dead after fierce battle for dominance (photo & video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-cyprus-mouflons-found-dead-after-fierce-battle-for-dominance

A striking yet tragic scene from the mountains of Cyprus has captured public attention this week after photographer Bora Markovic published an image showing two male mouflons found dead, still locked together after an intense fight for dominance....

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