‘Akamas debacle will cost Cyprus dearly’

‘Akamas debacle will cost Cyprus dearly’

MPs pressured Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou to reveal information about the investigation on the Akamas road works. Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides requested the report last year to investigate irregularities in the road works. The government has not handed over the investigation to Michaelides, who aims to determine irreversible damages to Akamas and hold responsible parties accountable. The contractor chosen by the government is expected to make claims for delays that he caused. The government’s priority is to protect Akamas’ natural wealth and ensure projects have minimal impact on the environment. MPs raised concerns about the lack of transparency regarding the cause of the damage and who will be held accountable.

UN hails Lefkara mosque restoration

UN hails Lefkara mosque restoration

Fact: The original mosque on the site was demolished in 1987 to pave the way for the construction of the current structure.

Restoration of historical aqueduct complete

Restoration of historical aqueduct complete

Restoration works at the historical Arif Bey aqueduct near the village of Afania have been completed. The aqueduct, originally 457 meters in length with 270 meters and 69 arches surviving to the present day, was built to channel water from a local stream to the Ornuta farm. The restoration involved general cleaning, removal of asbestos and vegetation, reconstruction of stone walls, and re-grouting to strengthen its structural integrity. The project was funded by the European Union and supported technically by the United Nations Development Programme.