THREE OWLS RESCUED FROM ILLEGAL BIRD TRAPS IN CYPRUS

 

THREE OWLS RESCUED FROM ILLEGAL BIRD TRAPS IN CYPRUS -in-cyprus 10/10

Three owls caught in illegal bird traps in Cyprus have been rescued and released back into the wild, according to the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS), while enforcement officers seized 150 limesticks from trapping sites.


CABS said its teams found two endemic Cyprus Scops Owls tangled in illegal mist nets during field operations in the south-east of the island.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 10/10

A 40-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning, by virtue of a court warrant, to facilitate investigations into an investigated case of burglary and theft of a goldsmith's shop, committed on January 19, 2026 in the province of Famagusta. 

Specifically, on January 19, 2026, around 3.55 in the morning, the alarm system of a goldsmith in the province of Famagusta sounded. The person in charge of the goldsmith notified the Police, who went to the scene but the perpetrators had already left the area. According to the store manager, property in excess of €200,000 had been stolen. 

HARMONI - SOLO EXHIBITION BY CHIAKI KAMIKAWA - Ibrahim's Khan, Paphos -24-31 October

 

HARMONI - SOLO EXHIBITION BY CHIAKI KAMIKAWA

Ibrahim's Khan, Paphos

24-31 October - opening night 24th 7.30pm, Mon-Fri 11am-1pm, 5-7pm, Sat/Sun 11am-6pm - note Saturday opening only applies to 31 October

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Harmoni: Ατομική Έκθεση της Chiaki Kamikawa

Η Ιαπωνίδα εικαστικός Chiaki Kamikawa παρουσιάζει την ατομική έκθεση Harmoni, έναν πρωτότυπο διάλογο ανάμεσα στην ιαπωνική λαογραφία, την ελληνική μυθολογία και το κυπριακό τοπίο. Η έκθεση πραγματοποιείται στο πλαίσιο του πολιτιστικού προγράμματος «Εικαστικές Τέχνες» του Δήμου Πάφου και περιλαμβάνει πίνακες, ακουαρέλες και υφασμάτινα γλυπτά που ζωντανεύουν φανταστικούς χαρακτήρες και πνεύματα. Τα εγκαίνια θα τελέσει ο Πρέσβης της Ιαπωνίας στην Κύπρο.

SOURDOUGH COURSE - Lea Women Centre, Tala - 23 & 24 November

 

Have you always wanted to bake your own bread from scratch? Ready to bake your own perfect sourdough at home? This is your chance to finally learn it, step by step, in the simplest and most enjoyable way. Join us for a cozy, hands-on weekend where you'll mix, shape, and bake loaves you'll actually be proud to share.

 

Sourdough Course Lea Women Centre, Tala 23/24 November

There is something deeply satisfying about making bread with your own hands. Over two mornings, step into the world of sourdough with Tal Tamir, who has spent more than seven years turning the art of naturally fermented bread into something simple, approachable, and joyful. Get your hands into the dough, learn to care for your own starter, shape your loaf, and discover the little secrets that make all the difference. You'll taste, bake, and leave with your own starter, a fresh loaf, recipes, and the confidence to continue at home.

MICROCHIPS FOR CATS, BUT WHO WILL HELP STRAYS?

MICROCHIPS FOR CATS, BUT WHO WILL HELP STRAYS? - KNews 10/10

New EU rules will make cats easier to identify, but a Visit Cyprus Facebook post has prompted a more immediate question: what happens to the thousands living on our streets?



Cats in Cyprus will gradually come under new EU microchipping and registration requirements, bringing greater accountability for pets on an island where caring for stray cats has become part of everyday life.

The rules aim to make animals easier to identify, help tackle illegal trading, and improve welfare standards for breeders, sellers, and shelters. They cover dogs as well as cats, including privately owned pets.

WOMEN NOW DOMINATE ALL LEVELS OF CYPRUS CIVIL SERVICE

WOMEN NOW DOMINATE ALL LEVELS OF CYPRUS CIVIL SERVICE - Cy Mail 9/10 by Eleni Panayiotou


Women now outnumber men at every level of Cyprus’ civil service, including senior management positions traditionally dominated by men, according to figures presented by Public Service Commission (PSC) chairman Giorgos Papageorgiou on Friday.

Women account for 63 per cent of civil servants, compared with 37 per cent men, and hold a majority even among directors and permanent secretaries, positions which until a few years ago were predominantly occupied by men.

TRUMP-PUTIN ENERGY MEGA-DEAL - RUSSIA WILL SUPPLY THE US WITH 4.8 million TONS OF DIESEL - ''INVESTING IN THE WAR'' ZELENSKY ANGRILY DENOUNCES

TRUMP-PUTIN ENERGY MEGA-DEAL - RUSSIA WILL SUPPLY THE US WITH 4.8 million TONS OF DIESEL - ''INVESTING IN THE WAR'' ZELENSKY ANGRILY DENOUNCES - Filenews 10/10

Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to supply large quantities of Russian diesel to the American and international markets, arguing that deliveries will lead to a quick and significant reduction in prices.

The US president described his discussion with his Russian counterpart as "very successful" and presented a timetable for a gradual increase in supplies, linking the announcement to his priority for cheaper fuel.