Akamas projects to be scrutinised, Etek says
Roadworks and other projects in Akamas are set to be scrutinised as a study is set to be presented on the implementation of terms set by the ad hoc committee, ...
Swords drawn over illegal Ayia Napa monastery (Updated)
Architects and engineers involved in the construction of a monastery at the environmentally protected Natura 2000 site in Cape Greco will appear before a disciplinary board, it emerged on Monday.
Cyprus’ ...
Etek approves proposal for urban planning overhaul
The interior ministry’s proposal for a radical revision of the urban planning and building permit process, specifically for low-risk developments such as residences and small apartment buildings, has garnered ...
Etek calls for urgent building safety measures
The Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) urged the competent authorities to take necessary actions to ensure the safety of buildings falling under their jurisdiction after a balcony collapsed in an ...
Demetriou meets Etek delegation
House President Annita Demetriou met on Thursday with a delegation from the Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek).
Etek’s delegation was made up of its chairman Konstantinos Konstanti and director ...
Etek calls for changes to public works tendering process
The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) has expressed its concerns regarding the tendering process of public works.
They have said that the process as it currently stands is vulnerable to ...
Trainee lawyers and engineers to receive higher allowances
The labour ministry, bar association and Etek (scientific and technical chamber) clinched a deal on Thursday securing €750 as an allowance for training lawyers and engineers.
Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said ...
Architects join chorus of critics of Limassol park upgrade
The Cyprus Architects’ Association on Wednesday condemned Limassol municipality’s decision to grant a tender to a private company for the revamp of the municipal gardens, requesting the intervention of ...
Back to the drawing board on VAT rates for first homes
Faced with pushback from MPs and building industry stakeholders, the government on Monday agreed to -again – rethink parts of a bill providing for reduced VAT on first homes.
The matter ...
Part of clubhouse in Xylofagou collapses, no injuries
The cantilever of a building in Xylofagou, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
No one was injured as the building, which functions as a local club, was ...
Using Paphos carob mills for university will damage ‘collective memory’ of the city, Etek says
The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Monday called for the immediate designation of the old Paphos carob mills complex as listed buildings to safeguard the architectural heritage and the ‘...
Surprise visit by Etek to reconstruction site for listed buildings
Technical Chamber Etek on Friday said it staged an impromptu visit to the under-reconstruction listed buildings near the Archbishopric in old Nicosia after receiving complaints from members of the public ...