Prospects to Solve Cyprob Still Alive: UNSG
Prospects for reaching a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem remain “alive”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says in his report to the UN Security Council. He stressed that continuation of a non-solution to the Cyprus problem was unsustainable. However, he noted that before fully-fledged negotiations could be resume, the sides had to agree on the […]
More Economic Problems Expected Next Year
Minister of Economy and Energy Ozdil Nami has said that he is following the issue of natural resources around the island with his interlocutors in Turkey. The Greek Cypriot side has, on several occasions, been invited to cooperate on issues such electricity and natural gas, but unfortunately there has been no positive response so far […]
Loose Federal Model is a Trap: Ozersay
The Cyprus negotiations should not be trapped on infertile ground by playing with words, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Kudret Ozersay has said. The idea of a loose federation will not change much in the substance of things. The Greek Cypriot leadership may be trying to ensnare the Turkish Cypriot side and the UN in […]
Introduction of New Charge for Use of Plastic Bags
A charge for plastic bags will be implemented from 1 December. Draft regulations have been presented to the Attorney General’s office and should come into effect at the end of October. The new Control of Packaging Waste regulations contain numerous recommendations made by the Environment Protection Department regarding all types of packaging waste. Cyprus Today
