June 2017

The moment of truth: The future of the birds of Cyprus in the hands of the MPs

After repeated postponements, the highly controversial hunting law amendment is expected to go to Plenary on Friday 30 June. This amendment proposal introduces a series of relaxations and loopholes relating to hunting but also illegal bird trapping, which is a serious and persistent problem in Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus, the Cyprus Conservation Foundation Terra Cypria, Friends […]

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Visit to Italy gives hope to end illegal bird killing in Cyprus

Activities / lbadmin

With illegal bird trapping in Cyprus on a dramatic rise in the past decade one might wonder whether the persistent and chronic problem of bird trapping on our island will ever stop. A recent visit to Italy however, gave us hope and encouragement in our fight against this problem. Illegal bird killing in the Mediterranean

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At last, some good news for Cyprus vultures

In the press / lbadmin

The Griffon Vulture is the largest bird of prey in Cyprus and also the most threatened. The population is at a worryingly low level and breeding pairs scarce. In early June, three active vulture nests were found, one in Pafos district in an area where a significant colony of the species used to exist in the

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When nature protection is only on paper: the case of Cape Greco

In the press / lbadmin

Nesting during this season in the scrub and cliffs of Cape Greco are two very important bird species: the Cyprus Wheatear and Cyprus Warbler. Birdwatchers from all over the world visit our island to enjoy them, since they breed only in Cyprus. Although this important area is protected as part of the Natura 2000 network,

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Nature wins despite MEP apathy

In the press / lbadmin

Today nature won over pesticides…but by default. By not reaching the required majority to approve the blocking resolution by AGRI Committee members Mr. Dess (EPP, DE) and Mr. Agnew (EFDD, UK), the European Parliament automatically supported the European Commission’s delegated act that proposes to ban the use of pesticides in Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs). EFAs

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The future of birds at the Cyprus Parliament

In the press / lbadmin

Sounding the alarm for possible referral of Cyprus to the EU court The future of wild birds in Cyprus and the prevention of a penalty from the European Union are now at the hands of the Plenary of the Cyprus Parliament, which is meeting on Friday, 9 June 2017. More specifically, ‘The Protection and Management

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The moment of truth: The future of the birds of Cyprus in the hands of the MPs

Visit to Italy gives hope to end illegal bird killing in Cyprus

At last, some good news for Cyprus vultures

When nature protection is only on paper: the case of Cape Greco

Nature wins despite MEP apathy

The future of birds at the Cyprus Parliament

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