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The year 2024 was a challenging one for BirdLife Cyprus, marked by
December 30, 2024
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In the press
New threat for the Mediterranean Monk Seal at Pentakomo
A new harbour for fish farming purposes is being proposed for the Pentakomo coast, an area that is important for the Mediterranean Monk Seal, one of the rarest and most threatened species in the world.
May 9, 2023
In the press
Ένα ικανοποιητικό Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα
Με τη σημερινή επίσημη δημοσίευσή του το Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα είναι πλέον
February 24, 2023
In the press
Lead ammunition finally banned from wetlands across the EU
As of today, the 15th of February 2023, using lead shot ammunition
February 15, 2023
Policy
Κοινή δήλωση για το Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα
Το BirdLife Cyprus, το Terra Cypria – Το Κυπριακό Ίδρυμα Προστασίας του Περιβάλλοντος, η Πρωτοβουλία
January 19, 2023
Policy
Akamas Peninsula: The day after
In early 2021, the Planning Council presented what was a truly bad
August 30, 2022
Conservation & Science
How dangerous power lines can be made safer for birds
Overhead power lines can often have negative impacts for wildlife – especially
December 22, 2021
Conservation & Science
Myth-busting the lead discussion
There was a time when lead was used in many household items,
November 2, 2021
Conservation & Science
Lady’s Mile: upgrade with nature in mind?
The beginning of the Lady’s Mile redevelopment project has recently been announced. This precious area is definitely in need of both upgrading and management. The issue now lies in how this will be done, given that it is a very important and protected natural area.
August 31, 2021
Policy
Turtle Doves are sending out an SOS
In recent years, there has been a discussion regarding the Turtle dove and what measures can be taken to help its recovery. But what is the current population status of the species, what are the reasons that have led to its significant decrease and what discussions are taking place at a European level in order to help it?
July 30, 2021
In the press
Τρίτωσε το κακό με τον αυτοκινητόδρομο Αστρομερίτη – Ευρύχου
Η αρχή έγινε με τη Μαρίνα στην Αγία Νάπα, μετά ακολούθησε ο
April 9, 2021
In the press
BirdLife Cyprus and Cyta team up to give Common Swifts a home
The breeding season is upon us, but for some birds, finding a
March 6, 2019
Conservation & Science
Birdwatchers, watch out for aliens
Ecosystems in different parts of the world evolved independently over millions of
August 29, 2018
Policy
Operation Turtle Dove: What will Cyprus do?
The EU Action Plan for the Turtle Dove is a major step
June 4, 2018
In the press
Cyprus is dragging its feet on nature protection
A report on the state of implementation of the EU Nature Directives
April 26, 2018
Conservation & Science
Annual winter Griffon Vulture count success
On Friday 9 December 2016, BirdLife Cyprus volunteers and staff, together with
December 31, 2017
Conservation & Science
Seabirds starving, songbirds trapped, but conservation efforts saving pelican and kiwis
As new information arises, new threats to birds are identified and conservation
December 29, 2017
All about birds
International Vulture Awareness Day
Vultures are magnificent creatures but too often misunderstood. Their carrion diet is
August 1, 2017
In the press
When nature protection is only on paper: the case of Cape Greco
Nesting during this season in the scrub and cliffs of Cape Greco
June 17, 2017
In the press
Nature wins despite MEP apathy
Today nature won over pesticides…but by default. By not reaching the required
June 14, 2017
In the press
Poison Pen: AGRI Committee signs off on pesticides over nature
The agriculture committee of the European Parliament (COMAGRI) has blocked a regulation
May 30, 2017
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