summer season

Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

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Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will be closed for the fifth consecutive summer season in 2024 due to the public sector’s inefficiency and lack of competence. The pool needed a major overhaul after 30 years, but the project has been delayed significantly. The pool was handed over to the Cyprus Sports Organisation for training purposes, leaving the public without an affordable swimming option for several years.

Nicosia municipal pool closed to public for fifth year

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Nicosia municipal pool closed to public for fifth year

The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will not be open to the public until next year, marking a fifth consecutive year without access for residents. The pool has been closed for renovations worth €6.5 million, as the infrastructure was built in the 1980s and has not been seriously upgraded since then.

Two more desalination plants under consideration

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Two more desalination plants under consideration

Fact: Construction of two new desalination plants in Limassol and Famagusta is under review due to prevailing drought conditions and water shortage fears.

Lympia Summer 2024 kicks off

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Lympia Summer 2024 kicks off

Lympia Summer 2024 Festival will host live music concerts by Greek and Cypriot artists from May 31 to September at Lympia Municipal Theatre in Nicosia.

Oil prices gain on expectations of OPEC+ extension to output cuts

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Oil prices gain on expectations of OPEC+ extension to output cuts

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as major producers are expected to extend output cuts at a meeting on Sunday. Traders and analysts anticipate the OPEC+ group to keep voluntary production cuts of about 2.2 million barrels per day in place. The onset of the northern hemisphere summer season, when demand for road and aviation fuels peaks, is also supporting prices.

Kapnos to run Larnaca shuttle every 30 mins over peak summer period

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Kapnos to run Larnaca shuttle every 30 mins over peak summer period

Kapnos airport shuttle operates a Nicosia to Larnaca route every 30 minutes at peak hours and has recently acquired five new Euro 6 buses.

Le Sundeck Robuchon opens for Summer 2024

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Le Sundeck Robuchon opens for Summer 2024

Fact: The Grand Opening Party of Le Sundeck Robuchon at Ayia Napa Marina took place on May 24, featuring distinguished guests, unique cocktails, exquisite culinary creations, and a live performance by Cypriot singer Hovig.

Let the Poles in-Cyprus looking to attract more than half a million tourists, as Warsaw warms up to closer relations

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Let the Poles in-Cyprus looking to attract more than half a million tourists, as Warsaw warms up to closer relations

Tourist diplomacy is important for bilateral relationships between countries, with Poland and Cyprus increasing their ties in recent years. Poland is becoming a significant market for Cyprus, with a growing number of Polish tourists visiting the island. The President of Poland highlighted the welcoming and safe environment in Cyprus, attracting more visitors. Brexit has decreased British tourists to Cyprus, making room for Poland to potentially become the second top tourist market. Polish investments are also increasing in Cyprus, with Polish companies setting up headquarters on the island. Additionally, Poland has a long-standing archaeological mission in Paphos, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries.

Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

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Cyprus ready for wildfire season, says agriculture minister

Fact: The primary focus of the exercise was to assess the effectiveness of the national firefighting strategy ‘Hephaestus’ for large forest fire suppression.