Some 68 beaches in Cyprus have been awarded the quality Blue Flag, ranking the island the first worldwide for the density of high-standard beaches. Agriculture and Environment Minister Costas Kadis awarded blue
The southwestern part of Larnaca’s famous Salt Lake (known as Lake Soros) is one of the few wetlands in Cyprus that hunting is permitted, and the area is polluted with lead pellets.
The British Bases Areas Environment Department said it’s delighted after the safe release of an endangered large female green turtle at the Meneou Rehabilitation Centre this week. The protected turtle, named Ioli,
Cyprus’ tourism crisis is deepening as its two largest markets, the UK and Russia, have designated the island a no-go holiday destination until further notice. The summer season is shortening rapidly to
A night-time curfew in place for eight months has been scrapped, while night clubs can reopen after 15 months as Cyprus returned to near normal on Thursday from lockdown restrictions. Cypriots have
Cypriots eyeing a summer getaway after a long year of COVID-19 restrictions have more options from July, with TUS Airways launching its flight schedule to the Greek islands. The Cypriot airline, which
Cyprus’ Cabinet on Wednesday increased state subsidies available to coronavirus-stricken airlines budgeting €8.8 mln for the next six months to boost the island’s poor connectivity until 2022. Airlines are paid a rate
Scientists argue that children should get vaccinated against COVID-19 if Cyprus wants to rid itself of coronavirus by reaching herd immunity. Talking to a Sigma TV assistant professor in Pharmacology at the
Cyprus’ Transport Ministry encourages Cypriots to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy before heading on summer excursions, especially tyres and headlights. Presenting the findings of a campaign called “Friendly Road Safety Checks
Plans are already underway to create a distinctive Japanese cherry blossom park in the Nicosia mountain village of Campos, where cherries are grown. Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis and the new Ambassador of
