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Animal Rights
EU has strict controls for animal transport
There are stiff penalties in cases where the EU directive on the transport of animals in high temperatures is flouted, the director of the...
Petros Anayiotos: “We receive training through EU programmes”
Trained dogs will arrive to Cyprus from abroad as part of the EU-funded LIFE programme, in order to identify poisoned baits which offenders place...
M. Helicar: EU can and must intervene to protect the Kentish plover
European guidelines for protected areas which host rare bird species, remain theoretical in some cases, BirdLife Cyprus’ director Martin Helicar says.
In an interview in...
Nicos Kasinis: Bonelli eagle a protected bird in the EU
The EU has made available a significant amount of money through the LIFE programme, also being implemented in Cyprus, to protect and manage the...
Elena Erotocritou: We report to the EU about our snakes
Snakes in Cyprus are protected by the European Union and anyone caught killing one faces a fine of up to €10,000 or even jail.
Details...
Cyprus coasts are home to two rare turtle species
Representative of the Initiative for the Protection of the Natural Coastline, Klitos Papastylianou says in an interview that Cyprus has considerable responsibilities towards the...
Thank God there’s Europe
The protection of marine species such as the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus is no easy task, says forestry department official Harris Nicolaou and...
EU implementing good practices for farm animals (video)
EU animal activists are mobilising to end the use of cages for chickens as part of wider action in relation to ensure better treatment...
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World
PM Mitsotakis: Greece-Egypt’s agreement on maritime zones a national success
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the agreement between Greece and Egypt for the delimitation of their maritime zones, reached on Thursday,...
Local
Cyprus’ President calls on Cypriots to donate food for Lebanon
Cyprus' President Nicos Anastasiades has called on Cypriot citizens, companies and businesses to contribute by donating generously to the campaign for collecting specific kinds...
Local
Cyprus rescue teams begin operations in Beirut
Cyprus rescue teams which are in Lebanon began their operations since 7 am on Friday, in cooperation with a team from Qatar in Beirut`s...
Local
Toddler almost drowned in Paralimni
A 14-month-old girl almost drowned on Friday morning at Paralimni.
According to police, it was around 8:30 am when the baby girl who resides in...
Local
Municipalities in partial suspension of payments
The chairman of the Union of Municipalities Andreas Vyras, revealed the dire financial situation in which the municipalities find themselves due to reduced revenues...
Taste
Local Food
Octopus ‘Kathisto’ (or Octopus braised in Wine)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 large octopus, about 2kg (cleaned and kept whole)
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup...
Local Food
Homemade lemonade
Ingredients:
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
Method:
Thoroughly wash the lemons with soap and warm water. Roll each lemon with the palm of your hand, pressing...
Local Food
‘Striftaria’ mini cheese pies
Ingredients
1 ½ cup milk
2 tbsps. flour
4 tsps. of butter
3 eggs, slightly beaten + 1 extra with 1 tbs. of milk for spreading
1 pack of...
Local Food
Mini potato canapes baked on salt
Ingredients
Serves: 12
1kg small Cypriot potatoes
rock salt, as needed
250g salted butter
300ml full fat cremé frâiche
1 pot cod or salmon roe
Method
Prep:20min › Cook:35min › Ready in:55min
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