3 d. ago Increased security measures by police over Kataklysmos festivities

Police on Thursday announced increased security measures over the Kataklysmos (flood festival) weekend running from Saturday to Monday night.  “The measures taken include an increased presence of police, particularly officials from the traffic department on motorways, intercity roads and especially on the main roads,” the police said. They added that “particular emphasis” would be placed […]

Events

4 d. ago Limassol district govt calls for ‘responsible’ water use over Kataklysmos weekend

The Limassol district government on Wednesday called on people living in the district to “demonstrate responsibility” in their water use over the Kataklysmos weekend. The Kataklysmos (flood festival) weekend, one of the highlights of the Greek Orthodox Christian calendar, typically sees people engage in water fights and other water-based activities. As such, the district government […]

Politics

5 d. ago Pentakomo port project ‘would have irreversible environmental impact’

The construction of a new port in the Limassol district village of Pentakomo would have “immediate and irreversible environmental impacts”, ornithological charity BirdLife Cyprus’ campaign coordinator Tasos Shialis said on Monday. He spoke to business news website Stockwatch ahead of the next court hearing of the charity’s legal challenge against its construction, which is due […]

Politics

1 week ago Call to speed up permit process for projects using building factor from listed properties

The Cyprus Property Development Association has urged authorities to accelerate the issuance of building permits in cases involving the transfer of building coefficient from listed properties, citing delays of over a year that are stalling projects and discouraging preservation efforts. During a meeting on May 23 with the Limassol District Local Government Organisation. representatives of […]

Culture

2 w. ago Cypriot parties call for govt action against Israel’s offensive in Gaza

The Green party and Dipa on Thursday issued statements calling on Cyprus’ government to take decisive action in light of a new military offensive having been launched by the State of Israel in Gaza and a lack of humanitarian aid reaching the strip. “We must choose a side and the side of humanity is one: […]

Politics

3 w. ago ‘We are trying to fathom what went on’ with desalination units’ placement

Officials from the Paphos district were left upset and perplexed by the government’s decision to only use the mobile desalination units which are set to be delivered to Cyprus from the United Arab Emirates in the Limassol district. “It is a very concerning and puzzling turn of events and we are trying to fathom what […]

Politics