Challenges and opportunities facing EU’s island and coastal regions
President Nikos Christodoulides announced two new European Commission strategies — one for Islands and one for resilient, prosperous and sustainable Coastal Areas — during a high‑level conference in Paphos. He…
Shredded plastic washes up on beaches in Paphos
Large amounts of shredded plastic of unknown origin have washed up on beaches in Paphos, causing significant nuisance to swimmers and raising concerns about environmental impact. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos…
Cyprus ranked first in EU for bathing‑water quality
Cyprus has been ranked first in the European Union for bathing‑water quality for the fourth consecutive year, according to results released by the European Commission. The Commission’s 2025 report found…
Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response
Cyprus is strengthening its wildfire response as the European Commission announced the deployment of two additional light firefighting aircraft to the island for this summer under the EU Civil Protection…
Large‑scale wildfire response drill completed
Cyprus carried out its annual large‑scale wildfire response drill, “Hephaestus 2026,” southeast of the village of Kapedes in the Nicosia district, the Forest Department said. The exercise simulated a fire…
Cyprus has recorded the highest May inflow of water into its dams in four decades
Cyprus has recorded the highest May inflow of water into its dams in four decades. According to the newspaper Fileleftheros, data from the Water Development Department show that as of…
Snake‑bite death prompts warning as warmer weather brings increased activity
Rising temperatures are bringing snakes out in greater numbers, a seasonal shift highlighted by the recent death of a 78‑year‑old man in Paphos, believed to have been bitten by a…
Environmental groups urge Cyprus president to act on Natura 2000 protection
Five environmental organisations have sent an open letter to the president of Cyprus calling for clear commitments and concrete action to protect Natura 2000 sites, citing delays and failures in…
Cyprus reservoir levels rise to nearly 40% after recent inflows
Reservoir levels in Cyprus have climbed to 39.6%, authorities said Wednesday. Haravgi reported that officials announced total stored water now stands at 115.2 million cubic meters. At the same time…
Twelve firefighting aircraft ready ahead of wildfire season, official says
Twelve firefighting aircraft are already prepared to support this year’s wildfire response, with a thirteenth expected to be ready in the coming days, Fire Service Chief Nikos Longinos has said.…