Larnaca Municipality

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.

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 pleads for information about long-awaited marina project

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Larnaca pleads for information about long-awaited marina project

Larnaca municipality is calling on the transport minister to clarify the status of the local marina and port development project, which is in dispute with the concession holder, Kition Ocean Holdings.

Larnaca health officials intensify anti-mosquito efforts

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Larnaca health officials intensify anti-mosquito efforts

Fact: Municipal health service officers in Larnaca are carrying out anti-mosquito spraying due to continuous sightings of the Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, which can spread various diseases.

Larnaca and TEPAK advance plans for marine sciences school

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Larnaca and TEPAK advance plans for marine sciences school

TEPAK and the Larnaca Municipality are working on establishing a School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development. The Ministry of Finance has positively evaluated the study submitted by TEPAK and plans are underway to finalize architectural plans and study programs for the school. The school may be located in Mackenzie, pending clarifications requested by the Ministry of Finance and a decision by the Council of Ministers.

Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

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Conference and workshop on Larnaca multimodal mobility

Fact: The pilot project Seamless Shared Urban Mobility (SUM) is set to run in Larnaca in June 2024 and concerns multimodal mobility.

In search of a solution for the Larnaca marina billion project

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In search of a solution for the Larnaca marina billion project

A €1.2 billion investment in the development of a port and marina in Larnaca is facing challenges as the state and Kition Ocean Holdings try to prevent a potential fiasco. The President of the Republic is involved in resolving the deadlock, with tensions rising after Kition refused to renew a port guarantee and made accusations against the government. Efforts are being made to find a resolution, with the President meeting with Kition officials and the Larnaca Development Committee convening to address the issues. The project is expected to start in June, and the Audit Service is monitoring the situation closely.

Larnaca wages war on mosquitoes

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Larnaca wages war on mosquitoes

The Larnaca municipality is continuing inspections and spraying of areas with high volumes of mosquitoes. They are placing emphasis on salt lakes, using biological insecticides, and spraying rainwater gates, outdoor pools, and other stagnant water areas. Residents are urged to take measures to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching by avoiding stagnant water and clearing wild vegetation.

Larnaca’s Piale Pasha street to close for inauguration events

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Larnaca’s Piale Pasha street to close for inauguration events

Piale Pasha Street and side streets will be closed from 15:00 to 20:00 for the inauguration of two projects by President Christodoulides. The projects involve restoring building facades and creating the ‘Mediterranean’ Artists’ Park. Traffic signs will be in place, and access to Piale Pasha Street will be prohibited during this time. The public is urged to follow instructions from the Police and Traffic Department.