Cypriot dockworkers join global protest against Gaza war
Dockworkers staged protests at the ports of Limassol and Larnaca on Friday as unions at more than 100 ports across four continents took part in an International Day of Action against ...
Farmers request extension of permit to use Larnaca port premises
Five agricultural organisations on Tuesday called on Agriculture Minister Christos Senekis and Energy Minister Michael Damianos to extend the licence for grain storage at Larnaca port, which is due to ...
Dust, abandoned buildings top residents’ concerns at Larnaca port meeting
Dust from port operations, abandoned buildings and persistent cleanliness problems dominated a public meeting between Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras and residents living around the city’s port on Wednesday, with ...
Investment of €415m unveiled for Larnaca port and marina
A €415 million redevelopment programme for Larnaca Port and Marina was presented on Friday, with the ports authority outlining a roadmap that envisages phased investment over the next two decades.
The ...
Larnaca port roadmap due by end of June
The Ports Authority is expected to present a detailed roadmap by June 30 for the redevelopment of the Larnaca port, marina and surrounding land areas, the city’s mayor Andreas Vyras ...
Evel backs Larnaca port and marina redevelopment
The Larnaca chamber of commerce and industry (Evel) has welcomed government decisions on the redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina.
In the organisation’s statement issued on Monday, the chamber ...
Ports authority to undertake Larnaca port, marina redevelopment projects
The ports authority will undertake the task of redeveloping Larnaca’s port and marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Friday, saying that the government will “immediately transfer the port, ...
Vyras redoubles criticism of govt over Larnaca port, marina
Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Monday redoubled his criticism of the government over the ongoing projects to redevelop his town’s port and marina, saying that he has “reasonable questions” ...
Vafeades defends ‘separate but parallel’ Larnaca port and marina redevelopment
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Saturday moved to defend the government’s decision to split the project to redevelop Larnaca’s port and marina into two, saying that the two ...
Larnaca to mobilise over port delays
A public mobilisation will take place on Wednesday at 6pm at Larnaca’s port roundabout, as local authorities up pressure on the government over delays in the port and marina ...
Our View: Larnaca port push ignores viability concerns
The Committee for the Development of Larnaca Town and District will hold a news conference on Monday to brief citizens about the latest developments surrounding the town’s port and ...
Larnaca residents to protest port delays
Residents of Larnaca will protest over the planned further development of Larnaca port and marina on April 29, Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras said on Monday.
“Two years have passed since the ...
Larnaca port dispute escalates as Vafeades halts CPA role
The deepening rift over the future of the Larnaca port and marina project intensified on Wednesday after transport minister Alexis Vafeades blocked the ports authority (CPA) from presenting development proposals.
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No upgrades planned for Larnaca port
The budget of the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) features no spending on expansions or upgrades at Larnaca port, it emerged in parliament on Monday.
MPs were reviewing the CPA’s ...
Larnaca municipality dismayed by Vafeades’ port proposals
Concerns were voiced in Larnaca on Friday after transport minister, Alexis Vafeades, presented development options for the city’s port and marina, prompting criticism from local authorities who say the ...
Larnaca marina decision edges closer
IDecisions on the stalled port and marina redevelopment in Larnaca are expected soon, transport minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday.
Speaking on Sigma TV, the minister said the core issue ...
Vafeades to brief Larnaca authorities on marina study later this week
Transport minister Alexis Vafeades will brief Larnaca’s development committee on Friday regarding the findings of a study into the future of the city’s port and marina, authorities confirmed ...
Larnaca port workers report progress on working conditions
Agreements to upgrade the working conditions for workers at the port of Larnaca, reached with the ports authority in December, have led to notable improvements with further measures currently underway, ...
Larnaca port workers striking for water, hygiene, safe workplace
Workers at Larnaca port went on strike on Thursday morning from 7.30am till 11.30am, protesting over poor health and safety measures.
Trade unions Sek and Peo said in a joint ...
Second Gaza Sumud flotilla boat with 10 on board docks in Paphos
A second boat, part of the Gaza Sumud flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, docked in Paphos on Friday, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed to the Cyprus News ...
Millions to be spent on Larnaca, deal next month for port
Sixty development projects in the Larnaca district with a budget exceeding €180 million were outlined by President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday at a broad meeting with city stakeholders in Oroklini.
During ...
Larnaca port workers on a 24-hour strike
Larnaca port dockers went on a 24-hour warning strike on Monday to protest over the unloading procedures at the port.
The workers blocked the entrance and exit of the port ...
Public ‘paying price’ for Limassol port deal
Old gripes about the concession agreement at Limassol port came to the fore in parliament on Monday during a review of the budget of the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) for 2025.
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Larnaca mayor Vyras ‘satisfied’ with port and marina decision
Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Wednesday said he is “satisfied” with the government’s decisions regarding the future of the town’s port and marina, placing Greek state-owned asset management ...