municipality

Mayors launch , ‘Library of Things’

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Mayors launch , ‘Library of Things’

The mayors of Nicosia and Strovolos inaugurated the first ‘Library of Things’ in the old town on Liasidou Street in Nicosia. The library, operated by KyklOIKOdromio, offers a variety of items for lending, including DIY tools, garden machinery, kitchen appliances, camping equipment, event equipment, and household items. The initiative promotes sharing, sustainability, and collaborative consumption to reduce consumption and build a sense of community.

Limassol Town Planning races to process thousands of pending applications

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Limassol Town Planning races to process thousands of pending applications

The Limassol District Town Planning Department is dealing with a backlog of roughly 3,500 applications as the deadline for transferring planning authority to the Limassol District Self-Government Organisation approaches. The surge in applications is driven by public anxiety and the desire to secure approvals before the transition. Despite the increased workload, the department is prioritizing clearing existing applications and preparing for the transition on June 10. An additional 1,000 applications are pending with the Limassol Municipality, which is also experiencing a similar surge.

Legendary Olympic Airways plane unveiled as exhibit for posterity

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Legendary Olympic Airways plane unveiled as exhibit for posterity

Fact: Andreas Christodoulides, President of Zela Aviation, bought and donated the historic Olympic Airways Boeing 727, “Mount Olympus,” to the Municipality of Elliniko after refurbishing and renovating it.

Fire service responds to 31 incidents in 24 hours

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Fire service responds to 31 incidents in 24 hours

Fire crews responded to a total of 31 incidents in a 24-hour period, including 22 fires. One significant blaze engulfed the enclosed balcony of a third-floor apartment in Nicosia, causing extensive damage. Another fire occurred in a prefabricated building in Athienou, spreading to a kitchen and parking area. Lastly, firefighters extinguished a car fire involving a Nissan vehicle on the Paphos-Chada road, which also scorched a nearby patch of dry grass. The cause of each fire is under investigation.

Qatar, other suitors interested in Larnaca marina

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Qatar, other suitors interested in Larnaca marina

Interest in Larnaca’s marina and port remains high despite the divorce between the Government and Kition Ocean Holdings. The Emir of Qatar has shown interest in the project, along with other suitors within the country. The proposal to separate the project and focus on the marina has gained ground, with the Government open to discussions and forming a working group to expedite the process. The Larnaca Municipality demands greater involvement in the project’s future, with plans for a committee to conduct a techno-economic study. The matter will be discussed in the House Transport Committee, and the Ministry of Transport will take over the management of the marina.

Limassol continues to dominate high-end property sales

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Limassol continues to dominate high-end property sales

The ten most expensive property sales in Cyprus in April totaled €16.2 million, with Limassol being prominent in the high-end market. The highlight was a house in Paphos’ Kouklia that sold for €3 million. Limassol had the highest total transactions at €10.3 million, followed by Paphos at €4.9 million and Nicosia at €1 million. In the larger context of the 50 most expensive transactions, the total value reached €35.6 million, with Limassol leading with 37.1% of the total. Residential properties dominated the high-end market, with Limassol continuing to lead in high-value property sales.

Larnaca port development will proceed as planned, says President

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Larnaca port development will proceed as planned, says President

President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed that the development of the Larnaca port and marina will proceed as planned, despite setbacks. A cabinet meeting will be held to discuss the issue further, with the aim of finding a capable company to handle the development. The President emphasized the importance of capable companies managing critical projects like the Larnaca port.

Larnaca port workers anxious after marina project collapse

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Larnaca port workers anxious after marina project collapse

The government terminated its contract with Kition Ocean Holdings, causing concern among employees about their future. Trade unions met with the Minister of Labour to ensure workers’ continued employment would be prioritized. The government plans to follow labor laws in handling the situation. The Municipality of Larnaca expressed solidarity with the employees, while PEO opposes the privatization of Larnaca Port and demands protection for Kition workers. The General Secretary of OMEPEGIE-SEK stated that the Minister of Labour assured them that the workers would be employed under a new regime to prevent victimization.

Great Nicosia Walk unveiled

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Great Nicosia Walk unveiled

Part of a large circular walkway around the walls of old Nicosia was inaugurated over the weekend. The project is part of the transformation of the perimeter of the walls and the moat into a ‘green’ promenade of Nicosia. The new route of the Great Nicosia Walk includes the bust of Doros Loizou, giving new generations the opportunity to get in touch with history.

Buildings leap to the future with new logbooks

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Buildings leap to the future with new logbooks

Digital records can help make European homes and offices greener and healthier.