AN INCREASE IN THE FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS IS UNDER CONSIDERATION - IT WILL COVER ALL DEVELOPMENTS FROM HOUSES TO APARTMENTS BUILDINGS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS

AN INCREASE IN THE FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS IS UNDER CONSIDERATION - IT WILL COVER ALL DEVELOPMENTS FROM HOUSES TO APARTMENTS BUILDINGS AND PHOTOVOLTAICS - Filenews 25/7 by Vassos Vassiliou


Revision of the fees for issuing building permits in all categories of developments, from houses to tourist accommodation, industries, etc. is in the works.

In fact, some suggest that the fees for a building permit for a house be increased from about €100 to about €400, the final decision for which the Parliament will be called upon to make. As "F" is informed, the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Konstantinos Ioannou, believes that the increase in fees is justified, but at the same time he reportedly said that he is not willing to submit a bill that will provide for an increase in the fee beyond €180.

THE WEATHER SCENE IS CHANGING - TEMPERATURE HAS FALLEN, RAIN AND STRONG WINDS ON THE MENU

 

THE WEATHER SCENE IS CHANGING - TEMPERATURE HAS FALLEN, RAIN AND STRONG WINDS ON THE MENU - Filenews 25/7

Seasonal low pressure affects the area.

Today, after the dissolution of the local low clouds, the weather will become mostly clear. Later, locally increased clouds are expected to give isolated rains, mainly in the mountains and in the east. Winds will be mainly southwest to northwest, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort, soon moderate 4 and locally strong, 5 Beaufort and later on the southeast coast very strong, 6 Beaufort. The sea will be a little rough to rough and locally rough. The temperature will rise to around 34 degrees inland, around 30 on the southwest and west coasts, around 33 on the rest of the coasts and around 25 degrees in the higher mountains.

IN THE BATTLE FOR A PLACE IN GREECE'S UNIVERSITIES - ACCESS GRADES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AND THE PLATFORM FOR APPLICATIONS HAS OPENED WITH A DEADLINE OF 29 JULY

IN THE BATTLE FOR A PLACE IN GREECE'S UNIVERSITIES - ACCESS GRADES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AND THE PLATFORM FOR APPLICATIONS HAS OPENED WITH A DEADLINE OF 29 JULY - Filenews 25/7 by Evangelia Sizopoulou


With the General Access/Classification Grade in hand, the candidates who sat the Pancyprian Examinations, started yesterday to submit their computerized form to claim places in the universities of Greece. The Examinations Service of the Ministry of Education announced yesterday the grades needed by those interested in this process, around 11:00 a.m. and at the same time opened the electronic platform for submitting applications.

The electronic submission of applications for a position at the Universities of Greece will be completed on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. And as it is emphasized, after the above deadline has passed, the electronic platform will be locked and it will not be possible to accept any late applications. This is because the data should be forwarded within specific time frames to the Ministry of Education of Greece, which is responsible for allocating the positions and announcing the results, which are expected around the end of August.

UNION OF MUNICIPALITIES - DESCENDS ON A THREE-HOUR PROTEST AGAINST THE STATE SPONSORSHIP ON 3 AUGUST

UNION OF MUNICIPALITIES - DESCENDS ON A THREE-HOUR PROTEST AGAINST THE STATE SPONSORSHIP ON 3 AUGUST - Filenews 24/7

The Board of Directors of the Union of Municipalities considered the proposal of the Ministry of the Interior for the state sponsorship unsatisfactory and decided to take step-by-step reaction measures, starting with the three-hour protest stop on August 3.

"The government proposal does not primarily affect the Municipalities but affects the citizens. Insufficient funding limits the ability of Municipalities to offer quality services, to proceed with new projects and to substantially improve the daily life and quality of life of citizens," the Union of Municipalities said in a statement.

MOBILIZATION IN LIMASSOL AGAINST THE LICENSING OF THE MALL - MAYORS, INSTITUTIONS AND SHOPKEEPERS PRESENT

MOBILIZATION IN LIMASSOL AGAINST THE LICENSING OF THE MALL - MAYORS, INSTITUTIONS AND SHOPKEEPERS PRESENT - Filenews 24/7 by Ioanna Mantziipa


A mobilization of dozens of citizens took place yesterday in Limassol, by those who are protesting against the decision of the Council of Ministers to approve, by way of derogation, the licensing of a large commercial development (mall) in the area of Agios Athanasios.

The event takes place on Agios Athanasios Avenue, in front of the Jumbo parking lot, with the participation of citizens, local bodies, shopkeepers and representatives of organizations. The Mayor of Amathus, the Deputy Mayor of Germasogeia, representatives of AKEL, as well as other representatives of the local community are also at the scene.

ROADMAP FOR THE DECONGESTION OF LIMASSOL - PRIORITY TO THE NORTHERN BYPASS AND THE IMMEDIATE WORKS TO PUT AN END TO TRAFFIC SUFFOCATION

ROADMAP FOR THE DECONGESTION OF LIMASSOL - PRIORITY TO THE NORTHERN BYPASS AND THE IMMEDIATE WORKS TO PUT AN END TO TRAFFIC SUFFOCATION - Filenews 24/7 by Ioanna Mantziipa


The road map of the projects that are considered critical for dealing with the traffic problem of Limassol was presented today (24/7) by the Ministry of Transport to the mayors of the major urban area of the city, during a broad meeting held in the Municipal District of Agios Athanasios.

In addition to the Minister of Transport Alexis Vafeadis and the mayors, the meeting was attended by officials and heads of government departments, including the Department of Public Works, as well as transport engineers.

33 PEOPLE DROWNED IN CYPRUS IN 2025 - 73% OF VICTIMS WERE MEN - IN WHICH PROVINCES DID THE TRAGEDIES OCCUR?

33 PEOPLE DROWNED IN CYPRUS IN 2025 - 73% OF VICTIMS WERE MEN - IN WHICH PROVINCES DID THE TRAGEDIES OCCUR? - Filenews 24/7


A total of 33 people died in aquatic environment in Cyprus in 2025, while worldwide about 300.000 people die every year from drowning, of which 75.000 are children under the age of five, according to data presented on Friday at a press conference at the Ministry of Health, on the occasion of the National Day for the Prevention of Drownings and Marine Accidents, which is commemorated on July 25.

The data was presented by the representative of the non-profit organization Safe Water Sports, Eliza Karabetian, who stated that of the 33 deaths recorded in Cyprus in 2025, 28 occurred at sea and five in inland waters. 73% of the victims were men, 61% were foreign or non-Cypriot nationals, while 15 of the victims were over 70 years old.