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Ecologists’ Movement: New Cases of Cat Abuse – Situation Escalates with Animal Shootings

Published March 16, 2026, 14:14
Ecologists’ Movement: New Cases of Cat Abuse – Situation Escalates with Animal Shootings

The Ecologists’ Movement denounces new cases of animal abuse in Cyprus, with cats being shot in Larnaca and Paphos. In Larnaca, a cat was shot with an airgun in a residential area, while in Paphos, bullets were found in one cat and another had to be euthanized due to severe injuries. The Ecologists’ Movement accuses the authorities of inadequately addressing violence against animals and highlights the risk to public safety due to gun ownership. They call for an immediate investigation of the incidents and strict enforcement of the law. Impunity, according to the Movement, encourages violence.