Cyprus prison project faces another test over proposed site
The government has spent seven months attempting to resolve where to locate the new central prison, with the project now standing on its third iteration with an expected cost of ...
Communities near planned prison to air their grievances to minister
The communities in the area earmarked as the site for the new central prisons said on Tuesday they will air their grievances directly to Justice Minister Costas Fitiris when they ...
Environmentalists raise concerns over prison move to Natura 2000 area
The Ecologists has raised concerns over plans to relocate the central prisons to Ayios Sozomenos, warning that the proposed site could affect protected land within the Natura 2000 network.
In a ...
Akel accuses govt of bypassing local authorities over prison site
Akel called on Friday for the justice ministry to carry out proper studies and consult with local authorities before proceeding with its decision to locate the new central prisons in ...
Municipalities demand reversal of prison site decision for Ayios Sozomenos
Two Nicosia municipalities called on Thursday for the immediate revocation of the government’s decision to locate the new central prisons in Ayios Sozomenos, arguing the site was chosen without ...
Two wildfires brought under control in Mathiatis and Vasa Kellakiou
Two wildfires that broke out overnight and early on Tuesday in the areas of Mathiatis and Vasa Kellakiou were brought under control before causing significant damage, the forestry department said.
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Prison full, Fitiris says
Cyprus’ prison and other holding facilities are full, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said on Friday, though he did stress that the government is “trying to find solutions”.
“The prisons are ...
Fitiris outlines central prison masterplan to Mathiatis council
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening.
Fitiris explained the ...
Fitiris to push forward on Mathiatis prison plans despite community objection
Justice minister Costas Fitiris assured on Tuesday that the new central prison will be built on the outskirts of Mathiatis, citing its distance, its status as state land, and the ...
Mathiatis had not agreed to central prison, decision to be taken by community
The new central prison announced on Monday can only be constructed on the outskirts of Mathiatis if the community agrees to it, community leader Theodoros Tsatsos told the Cyprus Mail.
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Cyprus Greens formally oppose Mathiatis-Lythrodontas PV plant
The Green party has filed a formal objection to a massive photovoltaic plant proposed for the Mathiatis-Analyontas-Lythrodontas triangle, in the Nicosia district.
In a press release announcing the action, the ...
Local government reiterate opposition to Mathiatis PV park
A wide range of views were heard and recorded at a meeting on the controversial proposed photovoltaic park in Lythrodontas, Mathiatis and Analionta/Kataliontas, the environment commissioner’s office said ...
Mathiatis: a microcosm of history right under Bacchus’ nose
Mathiatis may not be the centre of the universe, but it is certainly considered to be the ‘centre of balance’ in Cyprus, and that’s not just according to local ...
Multi-millionaire Iordanou to be buried in home village
Cypriot businessman Dinos Iordanou, who suffered a fatal heart attack on June 16 at the age of 71, is to be buried on Saturday in his home village of Mathiatis, Nicosia.
Mathiatis ...