THE FUTURE OF LIMASSOL ZOO IS BEING DECIDED TODAY - THEY WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE ANIMALS WILL STAY OR LEAVE

THE FUTURE OF LIMASSOL ZOO IS BEING DECIDED TODAY - THEY WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE ANIMALS WILL STAY OR LEAVE - Filenews 18/6 by Ioanna Mantziipa


The future of the Limassol Zoo is decided today, as the issue will be put up for discussion before the Limassol City Council. After years of waiting, delays and discussions, final political decisions are expected to be made on whether the site will continue to host animals or not.

It is recalled that a few months ago, the municipal council of the municipality presented the new updated proposal of the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education of the Limassol Metropolis for the conversion of the zoo into a Biodiversity and Urban Environment Center "Nature".

GESY - INCONVENIENCE OF PATIENTS AND DOCTORS - OSAK CALLS FOR REVISION OF RESTRICTIONS AND RULES - ''DISTORTIONS BURDEN CITIZENS, PROFESSIONALS AND THE SYSTEM''

GESY - INCONVENIENCE OF PATIENTS AND DOCTORS - OSAK CALLS FOR REVISION OF RESTRICTIONS AND RULES - ''DISTORTIONS BURDEN CITIZENS, PROFESSIONALS AND THE SYSTEM'' - Filenews 17/6 by Marilena Panayi


The need to review a series of restrictions currently applied to the General Health System (GHS), with the aim of reducing the distortions that have been created in its daily operation, was highlighted by the president of the Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations, Charalambos Papadopoulos, during a press conference.

As he mentioned, the GHS recently completed seven years of operation, being one of the most important social reforms in Cyprus. OSAK, he noted, has always supported the implementation of the system and will continue to be "on the front line of defense or attack" whenever it is necessary to protect its philosophy, structure and character.

DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDING IN LIMASSOL - A MONTH WITHOUT A DECISION TO EVACUATE - LEGAL TOOLS ARE TIME-CONSUMING AND INEFFECTIVE, SAYS THE EOA

 

DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDING IN LIMASSOL - A MONTH WITHOUT A DECISION TO EVACUATE - LEGAL TOOLS ARE TIME-CONSUMING AND INEFFECTIVE, SAYS THE EOA  - Filenews 18/6

The fact that almost a month has passed since the registration of the application of the EOA Limassol for the issuance of a court order for the eviction of the dangerous Seagate apartment building, in the tourist area of Germasogeia, and no decision has been made, shows that we may have legal tools, but these are time-consuming and ineffective, said the President of EOA Limassol, Yiannis Tsouloftas.

DESALINATION IN MAZOTOS DESPITE THE REACTIONS - WHAT THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS DECIDED - THE COST OF THE PROJECT SKYROCKETS TO €92million

DESALINATION IN MAZOTOS DESPITE THE REACTIONS - WHAT THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS DECIDED - THE COST OF THE PROJECT SKYROCKETS TO €92million - Filenews 18/6 by Angelos Nikolaou



The construction of the new mobile desalination plant in the community of Mazotos, with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day, is on track for implementation, with the Government appearing determined to proceed with the project, regardless of the legal measures taken by the community that disagrees.

The Water Development Department emphasizes that the promotion of the project is done with accelerated, but completely legal and transparent procedures, with the sole aim of the general public interest and the immediate treatment of the intensifying problems of water scarcity, aiming to meet the water needs for the period 2027 – 2029.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 17 June 2026

The Police are investigating a case of internet fraud, extortion of property with false representations and money laundering.

According to a complaint submitted to the Police by a resident of Paphos, on June 15, 2026, the complainant received a phone call on his mobile phone from an unknown person, who told him that suspicious activities had been detected in his bank account, as a result of which his account had been frozen.

‘THIS TURKEY HAS NO PLACE IN THE EUROPEAN FAMILY' – CYPRIOT MEPs REACT TO REPORT

‘THIS TURKEY HAS NO PLACE IN THE EUROPEAN FAMILY' – CYPRIOT MEPs REACT TO REPORT - Cy Mail 16/6 by Tom Cleaver


Cypriot members of the European parliament on Tuesday took to the floor of the Strasbourg chamber to call for the European Union to treat Turkey as a threat and not as a partner, as MEPs debated the parliament’s annual report on Turkey.

Disy’s Loukas Fourlas began his intervention with a touch of sarcasm, saying, “I welcome the rapporteurs’ attempt to square the circle, to put the words ‘Turkey’ and ‘progress’ in the same sentence”, adding that “it is a very difficult task, because the two words cannot coexist”.

PASYKAF CALLS ON MEN TO MAKE CANCER SCREENING A PRIORITY

    

PASYKAF CALLS ON MEN TO MAKE CANCER SCREENING A PRIORITY - KNews 16/6


Awareness campaign promotes prevention and early diagnosis of prostate, testicular and bladder cancers ahead of Father's Day.



A new awareness campaign focusing on men's cancers has been launched by PASYKAF ahead of Father's Day on June 21, encouraging men to take a more active role in monitoring their health and seeking medical advice when needed.