PAPHOS - CHARALAMBOS PITTOKOPITIS - TWO OF THE THREE DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDINGS ARE BEING REPAIRED

PAPHOS - CHARALAMBOS PITTOKOPITIS - TWO OF THE THREE DANGEROUS APARTMENT BUILDINGS ARE BEING REPAIRED - Filenews 1/5 by Dora Christodoulou


A total of 226 dilapidated or dangerous buildings are located in the province of Paphos, with the most serious problem being in the Municipality of Paphos. This was stated to "F" by the president of the Paphos EOA, regarding the ongoing examination and taking of measures for this serious problem, which came to the surface after the tragedy in Limassol.

Charalambos Pittokopitis said that 70 apartment buildings had been declared dangerous by the Municipality of Paphos with 10 or 11 of them being in a more serious condition and already the EOA has taken measures for three of them with the most urgent safety issues.

EU – MERCOSUR - TRADE AGREEMENT IN FORCE FROM 1 MAY

EU – MERCOSUR - TRADE AGREEMENT IN FORCE FROM 1 MAY - Filenews 30/4


The EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement will be provisionally applied from May 1, according to an announcement by the European Commission.

The agreement is expected to bring about immediate tariff reductions and open up new markets for European products, boosting the export potential of EU businesses, farmers and small and medium-sized companies.

The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that the agreement is the result of long negotiations and creates new trade opportunities for the Union from day one.

VACANT PLOTS IN CITIES - CAN THEY SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF SUPPLYING APARTMENTS?

VACANT PLOTS IN CITIES - CAN THEY SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF SUPPLYING APARTMENTS? - Filenews 1/5 by Angelos Angelodimou


The reduced supply of real estate has been a key factor in the increase in prices in recent years. In this direction, the government, through the KOAG, but also with the cooperation of private land development entrepreneurs, is promoting the affordable housing plan, in order to increase the housing stock and consequently bring about a reduction in prices, as a result of the balancing between supply and demand.

At the same time, a parameter that could provide a solution - to some extent - to strengthen the supply of real estate is the utilization of vacant plots located in the cores of cities. A survey by Ask Wire showed that there are thousands of vacant – idle plots throughout Cyprus.

RAIN, DUST AND NOTICEABLE DROP IN TEMPERATURE ON THE MENU

RAIN, DUST AND NOTICEABLE DROP IN TEMPERATURE ON THE MENU - Filenews 1/5


Rain and thunderstorms are expected from today until Monday, according to the Meteorological Service.

Thin dust will be suspended in the atmosphere over the weekend. The temperature until Sunday will drop noticeably, to be significantly below the average climatic values of the season.

THE ASTROMERITIS-EVRYCHOU GREEN HIGHWAY IS IN OPERATION - AN END TO THE INCONVENIENCE FOR SOLEA, MARATHASA AND PITSILIA - THE FIRST IN CYPRUS WITH RECYCLED ASPHALT

THE ASTROMERITIS-EVRYCHOU GREEN HIGHWAY IS IN OPERATION - AN END TO THE INCONVENIENCE FOR SOLEA, MARATHASA AND PITSILIA - THE FIRST IN CYPRUS WITH RECYCLED ASPHALT - Filenews 1/5 by Angelos Nikolaou


A new page in road safety and rural development was written yesterday with the delivery to the public of the Astromeritis – Evrychou highway, bringing the mountain communities of Solea, Marathasa and Pitsilia closer to Nicosia.

This is the fourth phase of the Nicosia-Troodos axis that gives a significant breath of fresh air for thousands of residents who have been demanding faster access to hospitals, schools and services for decades.

The works started in 2022 and were completed yesterday, within the revised schedule and budget, despite the challenges that arose during its implementation.

RETROSPECTIVE SEAL FOR FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS IN LIMASSOL - €7 million THE COST WITH A FOCUS ON THE AREA OF THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE AND ANEXARTISIAS

RETROSPECTIVE SEAL FOR FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS IN LIMASSOL - €7 million THE COST WITH A FOCUS ON THE AREA OF THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE AND ANEXARTISIAS - Filenews 1/5 by Angelos Nikolaou


In a rare, but legally foreseeable move, the Department of Environment proceeded yesterday, issuing a reasoned finding for a project that has not only been completed, but is already in full operation. This is the rainwater collection network in the historic center of Limassol, a vital infrastructure that shields the city, focusing on the area of the Medieval Castle and Anexartisias Street, which have faced intense flooding phenomena over time.

These phenomena were due both to the morphology of the ground, which directs large loads of rainwater towards the city center, and to the evolution of the urban fabric, which exacerbated the problem, combined with the inadequate existing stormwater drainage infrastructure.

FOOT AND MOUTH - HOW THE GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN ANSWERS WHETHER THERE WILL BE AN INCREASE IN COMPENSATION

FOOT AND MOUTH - HOW THE GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN ANSWERS WHETHER THERE WILL BE AN INCREASE IN COMPENSATION - Filenews 30/4


The dialogue on foot-and-mouth disease is producing results, said Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis, adding that the dialogue on the determination of compensation has progressed and the livestock farmers said that the amount of compensation is higher than their own expectations.

In the context of questions on the issue during today's briefing of media representatives, Mr. Letympiotis said that the discussions are no longer limited only to the amount of compensation, but to what is very important in the replacement and restoration of livestock so that they can be reactivated.