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A foot washed out to sea

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A foot washed out to sea

Scientists are working to determine the gender, approximate age, and possibly the ethnicity of the owner of a foot found on Lara Beach. However, unless the foot belongs to a missing person with available DNA, their identity will remain unknown. The discovery highlights the countless lives lost in the Mediterranean Sea, with the foot serving as a reminder of the tragedy. Despite efforts to uncover details about the foot, the news has already faded from headlines, overshadowed by other pressing matters.

CMC call for meeting on , ‘neutral territory’ in Vasiliko spat

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CMC call for meeting on , ‘neutral territory’ in Vasiliko spat

– Chinese-led construction firm CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC) called for a meeting with a “decision maker” appointed by the Cypriot government in a “neutral territory” such as Dubai.
– The situation at the under-construction liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko has reached a crisis point.
– CMC has offered a comprehensive solution to de-escalate the situation and save the project.
– Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet with Chinese ambassador Liu Yantao to discuss the impasse.
– Etyfa has persistently breached payment obligations under the contract for the Vasiliko LNG facility.
– CMC suspended work in January as an “absolute last resort” due to payment issues but lifted the suspension in March on assurances from Etyfa.
– Etyfa has made changes to the project and has refused to pay for them, including refusing to take delivery of the completed FSRU.

CMC hits back in escalating Vasiliko spat (Updated)

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CMC hits back in escalating Vasiliko spat (Updated)

Fact: The Chinese-led construction firm CPP-Metron Consortium Ltd (CMC) has accused Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (Etyfa) of persistently failing to make milestone payments for the under-construction liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Vasiliko.

Christodoulides to meet Chinese ambassador over Vasiliko row

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Christodoulides to meet Chinese ambassador over Vasiliko row

President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with Chinese ambassador Liu Yantao on Monday to discuss the ongoing dispute between Chinese-led construction firm CMC and Etyfa over the LNG terminal at Vasiliko. The state will not be blackmailed and has a ‘plan B’ in place. The only topic of conversation with the Chinese ambassador will be Vasiliko.