Akrotiri Environmental Centre Welcomes 5,200 Students in Productive School Year
The Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre hosted 5,200 students since September, delivering key environmental programs to primary and secondary schools across…
Category: Environment
Cyprus Announces €168 Million Water‑Management Package, €454 Million in CAP Actions
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou highlighted a €168 million integrated package to address Cyprus’ water‑supply challenges, along with €454 million in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…