BirdLife Cyprus sees 'worrying' spike in migratory bird killings

Nicosia (AFP) Feb 23, 2022

Conservation group BirdLife Cyprus reported Wednesday a "worrying increase" in illegal bird trappings last year, blaming authorities for reducing fines for killing protected species. "This sadly comes as no surprise, following a shameful relaxation of the Cyprus bird-protection law in December 2020," the group said in a statement. It has systematically monitored bird trapping levels for