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EU Commission calls Cyprus to task for failing to protect nature
The European Commission’s infringement procedures against Cyprus echo the longstanding positions and
June 4, 2018
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Danger of further relaxations to the bird protection law
Poaching, illegal bird trapping, violation of environmental and social justice. These are
November 7, 2017
Policy
Protected areas under constant stress
In Cyprus, there are 63 areas belonging to the Natura 2000 network. The
October 2, 2017
In the press
The approval of the hunting law amendment and the new reality
Cyprus, as a migration corridor for hundreds of thousands of birds of
July 6, 2017
Policy
Bird trappers caught ‘in action’ on camera in SBAs sentenced
Eight men were handed fines of up to 2500 Euros and four
July 3, 2017
Policy
EU ministers commit to better implementation of nature legislation
On 19 June the EU environment ministers committed to better implementation of
July 3, 2017
Policy
MPs approve highly controversial hunting law amendment with a shocking majority
After repeated postponements, the highly controversial law amendment ‘The Protection and Management of
July 3, 2017
In the press
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
June 29, 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
The future of birds at the Cyprus Parliament
Sounding the alarm for possible referral of Cyprus to the EU court
June 6, 2017
Policy
Great news for nature: huge public campaign saves EU nature laws
European Commission confirms EU nature protection laws will be saved after record-breaking
December 9, 2016
In the press
Great news for nature: huge public campaign saves EU nature laws
European Commission confirms EU nature protection laws will be saved after record-breaking
December 9, 2016
Update on catastrophic hunting law amendment
Following the first discussion held at the Environment Committee of the Cyprus
July 29, 2016
Catastrophic law amendment proposed by the Game and Fauna Service
BirdLife Cyprus expressed its serious concerns and opposition to the law amendment
June 30, 2016
Policy
European Commission launches infringement case against Polish government for logging in Białowieża Forest
On 16 June 2016, the European Commission announced the start of an
June 30, 2016
Policy
Consultation on new EIA legislation
The consultation on the new proposed EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) legislation is
May 31, 2016
Ombudswoman’s report on ‘alternative plan’ does justice to environmental organisations
BirdLife Cyprus welcomes the recent report by the Commissioner of Administration and
May 31, 2016
In the press
EU nature laws need implementation, not overhaul: NGO report
‘From Nature Alert to Action’ by BirdLife Europe and its Partners show
April 14, 2016
Activities
New IBA Caretaker workshop in April
BirdLife Cyprus is organizing a workshop for IBA Caretakers on the weekend
February 29, 2016
Policy
Adoption of the report on the Mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy by the EU Parliament
On 2 February 2016, MEPs overwhelmingly approved a report prepared by the Environment, Public
February 29, 2016
Policy
EU Commission’s reply is final – NO to the ‘alternative plan’
The EU Commission has given its final and categorical opinion regarding the
January 29, 2016
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