EAC to spend €1.6 billion on infrastructure
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) on Tuesday presented its ten-year development programme for the 2021-2030 period, envisaging some €1.6 billion in infrastructure expenditures. Speaking...
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Cyprus signs deals with EIB worth €212m
Cyprus and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed two agreements worth €212m on Friday, earmarked for road infrastructure and assistance to small and medium businesses....
Massive digital campaign to promote tourism planned for 2021
The tourism strategy for Cyprus in 2021 will mainly focus on digital advertising, the Deputy Minister of Toursim Savvas Perdios said on Wednesday. Speaking after...
Financial support needed for businesses affected by infrastructure delays, MPs hear
The state should look into affording some financial support to businesses affected by infrastructure projects, especially when there are delays in their completion, ruling Disy...
Special InvestCyprus unit to focus on tourism investments
National investment promotion agency InvestCyprus on Monday announced the creation of a specialised unit in a bid to reach Cyprus’ national tourist strategy for 2030...
Cost of Cyprus stalemate constantly increasing, says World Bank
The cost of a Cyprus stalemate increases with each failed rounds of negotiations because foregone benefits are unlikely to be restored at the time of...
Conference ponders challenges of islands’ mountain regions
Platres and Omodos is hosting a European conference on the challenges facing mountainous areas of large Mediterranean islands, which is running from 28-31 Janaury. The...
Good progress on anti-flooding measures, says Larnaca mayor
The budget for anti-flooding projects in Larnaca is around nine million euros, the president of Larnaca Sewerage Board (SAL) Andreas Vyras said on Thursday. Vyras,...
Education ministry given until end of month to improve Larnaca school
The parents’ association and staff at Verginia secondary school in Larnaca has given the ministry of education until the end of the month to revamp...
Interior ministry allocates €4.7m for small community projects
Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides announced on Friday that €4.7 million saved from his ministry’s budget will be allocated for 124 small projects in 103 communities....
Napa mayor launches contest for construction of amphitheatre
A contest for the construction of the Ayia Napa Amphitheatre has been officially launched, mayor Yiannis Karousos announced on Saturday. “The space where the amphitheatre...
Facelift for Paralimni to include golf course and marina
Development projects of over €45 million set to begin in 2019 in Paralimni municipality were announced by President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday, while many more,...
NGO proposes using traffic fines for infrastructure
By Christophe Hadjigeorgiou The non-government organisation Reaction proposed on Thursday to use 25 per cent of the proceeds from fines for infrastructure and road safety....
Interior, agriculture ministers on Limassol fact-finding mission
The government aims to have a closer dialogue with the public through consultations with communities across the country, ministers of agriculture and interior said on...
Lady’s Mile business owners protest lack of tourist services
Owners of businesses near Lady’s Mile beach prevented access to Limassol port for a short time on Wednesday to demand improved access to the popular...
Spending on infrastructure to rise 11 per cent
Spending on infrastructure will rise 11 per cent in 2017, MPs were told on Thursday, amid criticism over the low rate of completion of development...
Improvements made at central prisons, MPs hear
JUSTICE Minister Ionas Nicolaou said the philosophy behind the new strategic plan being implemented in the prison system gave great emphasis on detention and living...
Big plans for conference tourism
Conference tourism rose 2.8 per cent in 2014 compared to the previous year but the sector is being stifled by the lack of an independent...
Land slippage threatens Pissouri homes
By Bejay Browne HOMEOWNERS in Limnes in Pissouri are appealing to the government to step in as dozens of houses are facing serious structural damage...
BG eyeing deals to pump gas from Israel, Cyprus, to Egypt
By Shadi Bushra British gas company BG is in advanced talks that could boost supplies to power-hungry Egypt by allowing rival BP to use its...