The Cyprus government has scrapped a €1.2 billion concession for the development of the Larnaca marina and port, leading to questions about the financial viability of public contracts and the administration’s cash flow.
– The General Health System (GHS) in Cyprus was established five years ago.
– The GHS remains financially viable for the next seven years, with reserves of €590 million.
– The GHS has increased confidence among the public, with 60% of beneficiaries visiting a specialist in the past year.
– The GHS has improved access to health services and quality of life for citizens.
– Plans are underway to reduce waiting times at specialist physicians and publish a strategic plan for 2024-2026.
– The GHS has added four hospitals, two A&E departments, day care centers, at-home palliative care, and additional healthcare professionals and therapies.
– The GHS has imposed fines, carried out investigations, and suspended contracts to ensure oversight and quality of services provided.
The Daleela passenger and car ferry has resumed its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus for the third season, with increased ticket sales compared to last year. The ferry will operate exclusively from Limassol, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased from last year, with the ferry receiving a €5.5 million annual subsidy. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy approved by the European Commission.
Ticket sales for the Daleela passenger and car ferry have increased by 30% compared to last season, with 3,000 passengers booking their journey in the first 24 hours. The ferry will operate from the end of May to early September, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket prices have slightly increased, with a subsidy of €5.5 million provided annually. The ferry link between Cyprus and Greece was reinstated in 2022 after 20 years, supported by a state subsidy.
The Daleela passenger and car ferry will resume its sailings from Limassol to Piraeus from the end of May to early September, with ticket prices slightly up from last year. The ferry carried 7,407 passengers, 2,496 vehicles, and 455 pets last year, earning the operator an annual subsidy of €5.5 million. The ferry will depart on Wednesdays and Sundays from Limassol and Tuesdays and Fridays from Piraeus. Ticket sales will start on April 17.
President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the local government reform is a big bet that must work, with the ultimate goal being the administrative autonomy and financial viability of the new local authorities and the expansion of their powers.