Buses for special needs passengers delivered
Fact: Eight small buses equipped with passenger seats and wheelchair spaces were delivered to special schools and welfare services in Cyprus.
liopetri
Fire in Liopetri burns one hectare of unharvested crops
A fire broke out in Liopetri, in the Famagusta district, burning one hectare of unharvested crops and wild vegetation. It took three fire trucks and five firefighters 45 minutes to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and arson has not been ruled out.
Fishermen and restaurants suffer due to Liopetri project delays
The Liopetri River formation project in Cyprus, which was supposed to be completed in March 2023, is now a year behind schedule. The contractor has requested another extension until July, but it is unlikely that the project will be completed by then. Delays have been attributed to archaeological finds and the completion date has been pushed back to November 30, 2023. The Interior Minister is expected to discuss options, including granting a new extension or terminating the contract. The delays are affecting local fishermen and restaurant owners. Funding for the project, mostly covered by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, is at risk.