NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

ONE OF THREE ENDEMIC SNAKES IN CYPRUS A NON-VENOMOUS SKILLED CLIMBER The Cyprus Whip Snake is one of three endemic snakes found in Cyprus. This graceful reptile can typically grow…

A CYPRUS WATER PROBLEM Water levels in dams and reservoirs all over Cyprus have reached dangerously low levels. This has prompted water authorities to issue warnings about the consumption of…

A PATRONAGE TO THE LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY The Hala Sultan Tekke, located by the salt lakes of Larnaca, is a significant pilgrimage site. Holding a prominent place in the spiritual…

CYPRUS IS MOTORING INTO THE FUTURE AN OVERALL LACK OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT Cyprus has no metro or train system, so PUBLIC TRANSPORT, although reliable, is very basic. Mainly consisting of…

A BOOM IN CONSTRUCTION ACROSS THE ISLAND A SERIES OF NEW PROJECTS ARE UNDERWAY NEW TECHNOLOGY PARK FOR THE VILLAGE OF PENTAKOMO The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry of…

AUTHORITIES BATTLE MOSQUITO CLUSTERS A SOURCE OF GREAT CONCERN Whilst mosquitoes in Cyprus have been a source of great concern for several years, a recent surge in their numbers has…

🚢5 OPERATIONAL LIGHTHOUSES🚢 STAYING THE COURSE The humble lighthouse has played a crucial role for all seafaring civilisations throughout the ages, helping ships to avoid dangerous seas and to stay…

UPGRADES FOR BEACHES ON THE AYIA NAPA COAST All Cyprus beaches promote environmental awareness and sustainability. With this in mind, those within the municipality of Ayia Napa have once again…

CYPRUS DOMESTIC ENERGY A MULTIFACETED ISSUE The high energy prices in Cyprus are a multifaceted issue influenced by reliance on imports, infrastructural challenges, market dynamics, and geopolitical tensions. Addressing these…

THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey was a prized possession in the ancient world. Several civilisations revered it as a traditional medicinal food. Some even…