THE BIGGEST news story over last few days has been that it was very hot. As if anyone in Kyproulla had not felt the scorching heat and had to be informed about it by continuous reports and updates from the media.OK, it was the highest ever temperature recorded in early June, but what more is … Read more
A serious accident occurred in Paphos, resulting in serious injuries to the driver and minor injuries to his wife. The accident happened on Mesogis Avenue, with the car overturning. The driver was taken to Paphos Hospital for treatment, while investigations by the Traffic Police are ongoing.
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.
A 35-year-old man in Paphos was sentenced to seven years in prison for burglaries, car thefts, possession of a weapon, and explosives.
The government is currently dealing with disputes with big project contractors, including the potential termination of contracts for the Larnaca port/marina and Vassilikos gas terminal projects. These disputes have arisen due to major disagreements over costs, with some projects heading for costly legal battles. The government has also faced challenges with road construction projects, with disagreements over costs and delays. The government has inherited these issues from the previous administration and may be facing significant financial consequences as a result.
Akel strongly opposes the government’s decision to proceed with a tender for an environmental impact assessment and ecological study for a potential new quarry zone in the area of Androlikou, near Polis Chrysochous.
Within the next two weeks, answers will be given for several stalled infrastructure projects, including the impasse over Larnaca’s revamped port with concession holder Kition Ocean Holdings (KOC). The Ministry of Transport is considering the option of canceling the contract with KOC due to breach of contractual terms, which could result in the port reverting to management by the state’s Ports Authority. The ministry is also considering other investors who have shown interest in the project.
The rate of progress on the under-construction road between Paphos and Polis Chrysochous is worrying, with difficulties in finding suitable materials for construction of embankments causing delays. The contractor has requested a 33-month extension for the project’s completion time. The project may be divided into two separate sections to expedite progress.
The Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is deeply concerned about delays in the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road construction project, currently only 30% complete with a requested 33-month extension. The Chamber is urgently seeking a resolution to prevent further setbacks in this vital €75 million project. They are proposing to divide the second phase into two sections to expedite construction. The Minister of Transport has assured that all possibilities will be examined to keep the project moving forward.
Fact: The Deputy Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus recently revised the inventory of hotels and tourist accommodations, with the majority of them not meeting the necessary compliance criteria.