Ball in Turkey’s Court on Electricity Project: Nami

North Cyprus News - Undersea electric cable

Minister of Economy and Energy Ozdil Nami, has said that consultation on the issues of bringing electricity from Turkey via undersea cables and using renewable energy sources has begun. He added that the ball is now in Turkey’s court. Speaking to members of the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Industry, Nami recalled that he had been […]

El-Sen Electrical Workers Union Strike Today

North Cyprus News - Demo

El-Sen, the trade union for KIB-TEK employees, has decided to go on a strike on Thursday and protest against the 30% increase in the cost of electricity and the lack of investment in the state-run company. There will only be cover in the event of an emergency, the union warned. El-Sen is also protesting against […]

Turkish Lira Crisis Hits State Schools

North Cyprus News - Schoolchildren

The new academic year is beginning with a shortage of teaching staff. There are only 132 teachers positions filled while there is a need for 180 teachers in schools. Minister for Education Cemal Ozyigit said that the remaining positions will be filled by private contracts. He added that unfortunately, the economic crisis, which is the […]