Unions Demand Restart of Cyprus Talks
A number of unions, civil society organisations, and political parties have called for all parties to find a solution for the island and to begin and conclude negotiations, Kibris Postasi reports. In a joint press statement issued in front of the Turkish Embassy in Nicosia, they argued that the island has been under […]
Plans to Open Famagusta Port to Turkic States’ Shipping
Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı announced that efforts are underway to make the Famagusta Port accessible to ships from the member states of the Organisation of Turkic States*, BRTK reported. Arıklı emphasised the benefits of including Famagusta Port in the Organisation of Turkic States “Sister Ports” programme, noting that it would be […]
Road Closures in Nicosia For Cycle Rally
Some roads in Nicosia will be closed to traffic today, for the duration of the public rally organised by the Turkish Cypriot Bicycle Federation this evening, Kibris Postasi reports. A number of road junctions and roundabouts will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic. According to a statement issued by the police, the rally will start […]
Speeding Top of Traffic Offences List
Legal action was initiated against 499 drivers as a result of police traffic inspections conducted yesterday, during which 2,421 vehicles were checked. Additionally, 57 vehicles were banned from the road, Yeniduzen reports. 499 drivers faced legal action during traffic inspections; 57 vehicles were banned from the road. Speeding was top of the reported traffic offences […]
Delayed Sea Water Quality Results Cause Distrust
Every year in June, sea water quality analysis results are released. However, this year they were delayed and incomplete, sparking criticism from environmental platforms that claim the results are being manipulated to protect tourism, Yeniduzen reports. Normally, results for 102 beaches are announced in June, but this year, the analysis for only 80 beaches was […]