June 2018

Tradition and trapping just don’t go hand in hand: The case of Malta

‘Trapping under derogation’ using the argument of tradition is often heard in public discussions on the hot issue of illegal bird trapping (ambelopoulia) in Cyprus. The European Court of Justice has effectively closed the door on this widely used pro-trapping argument with its conviction of Malta for allowing the trapping of seven finch species under […]

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BirdLife Cyprus welcomes the new Seabirds Project Officer

Announcements / lbadmin

Without having a clear idea of what it is exactly that a Marine Biologist does, I have always had a clear vision of how my career would develop. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved being near the sea and learning more about the life supported by it. My love for

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How to make a bird bath

All about birds / lbadmin

With summer here and temperatures on the rise, who isn’t looking for ways to cool themselves down? Flocking to (or even daydreaming of) swimming pools and the beach, with a refreshing drink at hand, is probably the logical thing to do. But what would the closest equivalent be, that would help cool our feathered friends

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Malta convicted by European Court of Justice for illegal bird trapping – a key decision that also concerns Cyprus

In the press / lbadmin

‘Trapping under derogation’ is an argument often heard in public discussions on the hot issue of illegal bird (ambelopoulia) in Cyprus. The European Court of Justice has effectively closed the door on this pro-trapping argument with its conviction of Malta. The court decided that Malta was in breach of its European obligations for the protection

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The hidden side of the Zakaki casino development

In the press / lbadmin

BirdLife Cyprus is outraged by the latest developments on the Zakaki Casino, at Akrotiri Peninsula, which is set to go ahead without any proper assessment of impacts on the environment and wildlife. This goes against both EU and Cypriot laws. The Akrotiri Peninsula is a unique wetland and is home to many wonderful birds, plants

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Operation Turtle Dove: What will Cyprus do?

Policy / lbadmin

The EU Action Plan for the Turtle Dove is a major step forward for the protection of this threatened species, but only if the measures proposed are put into action, including the restriction of hunting. The Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur is now a globally threatened species and needs our help. Over the last 30 years, the European

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Keeping an eye on the Audouin’s Gulls of Kleides Islets

Conservation & Science / lbadmin

At the northeast tip of the Karpasia Peninsula, a remote chain of rocky islets is home to the world’s easternmost breeding colony of one of Europe’s most elegant and distinctive gull species, the Audouin’s Gull. This white-headed gull, with the characteristic sloping forehead and red hooked bill, is a true conservation success story. In the

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Thank you for joining us for a celebratory afternoon at the awarded Oroklini Lake!

Activities / lbadmin

Last Saturday we spent a magical afternoon at Oroklini Lake celebrating the award for the restoration of this important wetland. The project partners, the Game and Fauna Service, BirdLife Cyprus, the Environment Department, the Department of Forests and Voroklini Community Council organized a wonderful celebratory event for young and old to enjoy the lake and

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EU Commission calls Cyprus to task for failing to protect nature

In the press / lbadmin

The European Commission’s infringement procedures against Cyprus echo the longstanding positions and concerns of NGOs over failures on nature protection issues. The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Cyprus for failing to comply with the EU Directives for nature protection. This comes only one month after an assessment published by environmental NGOs revealing Cyprus’s

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CAP greenwash 2.0

In the press / lbadmin

Nature in peril as Europe faces another decade of biodiversity-killing intensive farming Today the European Commission released their highly anticipated Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform. The new plan does not guarantee any spending on biodiversity and grotesquely slashes funds ring-fenced for the environment with cuts going as far as 80% across the board. The heart

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Tradition and trapping just don’t go hand in hand: The case of Malta

BirdLife Cyprus welcomes the new Seabirds Project Officer

How to make a bird bath

Malta convicted by European Court of Justice for illegal bird trapping – a key decision that also concerns Cyprus

The hidden side of the Zakaki casino development

Operation Turtle Dove: What will Cyprus do?

Keeping an eye on the Audouin’s Gulls of Kleides Islets

Thank you for joining us for a celebratory afternoon at the awarded Oroklini Lake!

EU Commission calls Cyprus to task for failing to protect nature

CAP greenwash 2.0

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