Environmental groups raise concerns over new Akrotiri antennas

Environmental organisations Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus have raised concerns over plans to install new antennas in the Akrotiri area, warning that any development must be carefully assessed because of the site’s exceptional ecological importance and the documented impact of existing infrastructure on birds.

The Akrotiri Salt Lake is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, as well as a special protection area and special area of conservation under...