JUSTICE - UNDERFUNDING OF THE SYSTEM - SEVERE CRITICISM FROM THE FISCAL COUNCIL FOR UNDERSTAFFING

JUSTICE - UNDERFUNDING OF THE SYSTEM - SEVERE CRITICISM FROM THE FISCAL COUNCIL FOR UNDERSTAFFING - Filenews 25/9 by Theano Thiopoulou


The dramatic underfunding of the judicial system in Cyprus is now the main factor of economic entrapment, as the huge delays in the courts block the liquidation of private debt.

The interim report of the 2026 Fiscal Council, released yesterday, captures the magnitude of the problem and the side effects created on the economy.

PAPHOS - CONTINUOUS CONTACTS TO DEAL WITH VANDALISM - WHAT THE PLANS INCLUDE

PAPHOS - CONTINUOUS CONTACTS TO DEAL WITH VANDALISM - WHAT THE PLANS INCLUDE - Filenews 25/9 by Dora Christodoulou


The implementation of the measures decided at the broad meeting on August 27 at the Paphos Municipal Hall to deal with the increasing phenomena of vandalism, is on the daily agenda of the municipal authorities of the Paphos district. Contacts with the relevant state departments for the promotion of the changes required in the legislation and for the approvals to take practical measures as requested by the local authorities, continue unabated, according to information from "F".

PAPHOS DAMS - THREE TIMES MORE RESERVES THAN IN 2025 ON THIS DAY

PAPHOS DAMS - THREE TIMES MORE RESERVES THAN IN 2025 ON THIS DAY - Filenews 25/9 by Dora Christodoulou


The total occupancy of the dams stood at 40.6% by the beginning of this week, according to data from the Department of Water Development. These are occupancy rates that are close to three times the corresponding period last year, when occupancy was only 17.8%, while it is important that these data do not include the latest heavy rainfall, which is estimated to further improve the data.

THE AIM IS TO ENSURE THE SUFFICIENCY OF AGGREGATES - FROM THE REACTIONS IN STAVROVOUNI AND PAREKKLISIA, TO THE IMPASSE WITH THE BRITISH BASES IN XYLOFAGOU

THE AIM IS TO ENSURE THE SUFFICIENCY OF AGGREGATES - FROM THE REACTIONS IN STAVROVOUNI AND PAREKKLISIA, TO THE IMPASSE WITH THE BRITISH BASES IN XYLOFAGOU - Filenews 25/9 by Angelos Nikolaou

Ensuring the sufficiency of raw materials for the construction sector in an environmentally sustainable way is the goal of the Mines and Quarries Service. At the same time, the protection of citizens, infrastructure and the natural environment remains the first priority in the geological sector.

To this end, the preparation of geological suitability maps is underway, which are a key tool for spatial planning and safe development licensing. At the same time, the study and monitoring of geohazards continues throughout Cyprus, while the revision of the seismic zones on the basis of the latest scientific data is being promoted.

AUTUMN WEATHER AND RAIN

 

AUTUMN WEATHER AND RAIN - Filenews 25/9

The weather is shaping an autumn landscape, with the temperature dropping to around 30 degrees, while rain is also expected during the weekend. Our area, according to the Department of Meteorology, is affected by weak low pressure.

Today the weather will be mostly clear. The winds will blow temporarily on the south coast, up to strong 5 Beaufort.

OKYPY ATTACK AGAINST HIO - SPIKES FOR COMPENSATIONS, FEES AND SPECIALISED SERVICES

OKYPY ATTACK AGAINST HIO - SPIKES FOR COMPENSATIONS, FEES AND SPECIALISED SERVICES - Filenews 25/9 by Marilena Panayi


The financial relations between the State Health Services Organization and the Health Insurance Organization are back in the spotlight with OKYPY, leaving, once again, spikes for the way in which the HIO compensates the public health sector.

The screams on the part of OKYPY were continuous throughout yesterday's meeting of the parliamentary committee on Health with the executive director of the Organization and the director of Primary Care stating that the HIO is unfair to the services offered by the public structures with the compensation it pays for them.

RECORD BUDGET FOR WATER IN 2027 - HOW MUCH DOES DESALINATION COST

RECORD BUDGET FOR WATER IN 2027 - HOW MUCH DOES DESALINATION COST - Filenews 25/9 by Angelos Nikolaou


The largest amount for the production of desalinated water ever proposed is included in the budgets of the Department of Water Development for 2027 amid the climate crisis and increased water supply needs.

According to the official data, submitted yesterday to the Parliament, the fund is increased by €26 million. compared to the approved budget of 2026 (€142.1 million) and by €80 million. compared to actual expenditure in 2025 (€110.1 million)