The Terra Cypria foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit environmental organization, issued a formal statement on July 23, 2026, to refute allegations against its operations. Founded in 1994 and registered under the Charities Law (Reg. No. 191/94), the foundation emphasizes its commitment to biodiversity conservation and environmental education.

Central to the controversy is the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Studies in the Kritou Terra community, Paphos district. Established in 1995 within the village's former primary school, the centre was developed largely through the foundation's own resources before being donated to the local community. The foundation maintains a legal contractual relationship to use the premises, for which it pays the required fees to local authorities. Terra Cypria argues that the centre has significantly boosted the region's economy and social activity by attracting students and researchers.

By issuing this statement, the foundation aims to clarify its institutional standing and transparency, noting that it collaborates regularly with state services, academic institutions, and international organizations. The announcement serves as a direct rebuttal to what the foundation describes as false and unfounded reports recently circulated in the public domain regarding its activities.