€11m CORAL VALLEY SCHEME WINS FRESH ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL

€11m CORAL VALLEY SCHEME WINS FRESH ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL - Cyprus Property News by Nigel Howarth 28/9


A €11 million residential development in Pegeia has received environmental approval for a second time, clearing a further hurdle for Harbourshore Estates Ltd Coral Valley scheme.

The development is planned in Pegeia, in the Akamas municipality. It will include 68 residential units and a biological wastewater treatment plant to serve the scheme.

CYPRUS' INVESTMENT DRIVE OVERLOOKED HOUSING COSTS

CYPRUS' INVESTMENT DRIVE OVERLOOKED HOUSING COSTS - Cyprus Property News 30/9 by Tasos Iasemidis


Cyprus’ strategy to attract overseas investment has delivered economic benefits. But without proper planning for housing, it has also added pressure to rents and left some groups carrying more of the housing costs, argues the author writing in Politis.

Over the past decade, Cyprus has built much of its growth strategy around attracting foreign capital, companies and workers. Policies have included permanent residency schemes linked to investment, tax incentives, support for company relocations and the employment of third-country nationals.

THE WEAPON SYSTEMS THAT WERE PRESENTED AND BROUGHT THE UPGRADE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD - THE NEW WEAPONS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD

THE WEAPON SYSTEMS THAT WERE PRESENTED AND BROUGHT THE UPGRADE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD - THE NEW WEAPONS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN THE FIELD - Filenews 1/10 by Andreas Pogiatzis



With the modernization of its arsenal evident, the National Guard presented today at the parade for the 66th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Cyprus a series of new and advanced weapon systems. The presence of modern missile, anti-aircraft and unmanned systems reflected the significant upgrade of the Army's operational capabilities in recent years.

5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CYPRUS' INDEPENDENCE

5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CYPRUS' INDEPENDENCE - KNews 1/10 by Paris Demetriades

The flag, the anthem, the first military parade and other stories from the early years of the Republic.


Perhaps the most “widely unknown” aspect of the troubled story of Cyprus’ independence is that the historic day on which the Republic of Cyprus was officially born was not October 1, but August 16, 1960, as a result of the infamous Zurich-London Agreements, which had been signed some time earlier.

There are, however, other interesting facts connected to the country’s eventful journey towards independence, which may also be lesser-known aspects of our modern history, particularly among younger generations who did not experience them.

A GARBAGE BELL IS COMING - CYPRUS IN THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE - 21% OF WASTE IS BURIED UNTREATED

A GARBAGE BELL IS COMING - CYPRUS IN THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE - 21% OF WASTE IS BURIED UNTREATED - Filenews 1/10


The Republic of Cyprus is being taken to the courts of Luxembourg, as the European Commission decided today to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) due to serious and systematic deficiencies in waste management and treatment.

With this referral, Cyprus is facing the imposition of significant financial fines by the European Court of Justice, at a time when the European Union produces a total of 2.5 billion tons of waste annually (about 5 tons per citizen) and is intensifying the pressure for a transition to the circular economy.

WHAT'S ON - OCTOBER 2026 - so far, some still to post October activities

 

WHAT'S ON - OCTOBER 2026 - so far - Note  Pafos Municipality and a few others still to post re October events

ROOTS OF TRADITION - Cultural Event - Agricultural Training Centre in Koili - 9 October

 

ROOTS OF TRADITION - Cultural Event

Agricultural Training Centre in Koili

9 October - 7pm

Free entry

Halloumi making, palouze, koulourouthkia with carob honey, katimerka