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Republic of Cyprus: an emerald island rich in nature

Republic of Cyprus: an emerald island rich in nature

Cyprus is famous for its diverse and amazing nature. This small island has unique landscapes, from sandy beaches to mountain peaks, from ancient forests to fertile valleys.

In one article we have collected recently published important news about nature and useful reviews. There are 29 of them, and this is not a random number - this is how we celebrate the 29th anniversary of our publication.

1. “A UNESCO biosphere reserve has appeared in Cyprus.” Find out more about the new protected area in the Diarizos River Valley here.

2. “Hide from the heat: waterfalls, rivers and lakes of Cyprus.” We have collected all the information about the island’s water sources in this collection.  

3. “Flamingos on the Salt Lakes.” You can see unique photographs of pink birds taken at the Larnaca Salt Lake here.  

4. “Kalavasos: archaeology, agrotourism, nature.” The meaning of the place from different points of view was described in the link.  

5. "Kato Paphos: ancient and modern." The Paphos Archaeological Park appears in all its glory in this review.

6. “The asphalt heated up to 62 degrees.” You can get acquainted with the interesting experiment that the blogger conducted in 2023 by following the link.

7. “Farmers don’t want to give up pesticides.” Why the demand to abandon chemicals is causing protests, find out here.

8. “Cyprus through the eyes of birds.” We have collected impressive photographs of the island and its nature in this publication.

9. “Larnaca of the future: heritage and nature.” Let’s visualize how the city’s embankment is changing.

10. “The seventh species of Cyprus birds is on the verge of extinction.” Want to delve deeper into the causes and history of the fight against poaching and bird extinction? Go ahead.

11. “A beauty contest was held for Cypriot landscapes.” You can see unique nature photographs by the famous photographer and cameraman Bora Markovic here. 

12. “Akamas, a paradise with an ancient name.” The peninsula with a long history was described in this article. 

13. “Bee “hotels” in city parks.” Cyprus ranks third in the world for bee diversity. Interesting information about worker insects is presented here. 

14. “Snow-covered Cyprus: 15 impressive photos.” We picked up some fascinating photographs of the snow-covered island - they are here. 

15. “Secret Bath in the Forest.” You can find out about the secret place here. 

16. “A village full of lilacs.” The charming village of Vasa Kilanyu appears in this review. 

17. “The first flamingos flew to Cyprus.” You can learn about arriving birds and read useful tips on watching them by following the link. 

18. “Paphos and the surrounding area: ships, waterfalls and one gorge.” We offer more information about the natural advantages of Paphos in this article.  

19. “Lilac sting: jellyfish off the coast of Cyprus.” Why are marine life dangerous in Cypriot waters? Find out by following the link. 

20. “Wild goats came out to people.” You can read about the wild inhabitants of the island here. 

21. “When will Cyprus become green again?” Civilization influences nature. How exactly? Answered in this article. 

22. “Amazing places in Cyprus.” Interesting selection at this link. 

23. “Konnos Bay is the bay of my heart.” A beautiful place with breathtaking nature is hidden at this address. 

24. “Where the sun meets the sea...” We offer more information about the island's beach spots here. 

25. “Cyprus’s wildlife is in danger.” Natural crisis of 2018 – described at the link. 

26. “Cyprus in search of gold.” The history of gold mining on the island is presented here. 

27. “The ghost village of Skouriotissa.” Do you want to get to know a village with impressive nature that has been empty for many years? Go to this article. 

28. “The Sculpture Park of Ayia Napa will be replenished with new masterpieces.” You can read about interesting innovations in the park of the main tourist city here. 

29. “Mediterranean or Cypriot: which sea washes the island.” Interesting discoveries await you at the link. 

You can find other articles dedicated to the newspaper’s birthday using the tag #VKcyprus29.

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