Stop the mockery over Larnaca marina says protestors
Protestors in Larnaca have called for “an end to the stagnation and mockery” around developing the town’s port and marina.
They called for the immediate examination of the proposals ...
Minister pledges action on Larnaca marina
The next step for the stalled Larnaca marina redevelopment, focusing on dredging works, the tender for the nautical club and the evaluation of proposals to revive the project was discussed ...
Kition CEO demands revival of stalled Larnaca Marina project
CEO and founder of Kition Ocean Holdings, Panos Alexandrou, has spoken exclusively about the ongoing efforts to realise the much delayed redevelopment of Larnaca marina.
“Throughout my life, I have ...
Larnaca marina dredging to wrap up by December, says minister
The dredging of Larnaca’s marina, budgeted at €900,000, is “proceeding as scheduled” and is expected to be completed by December, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Thursday.
Speaking during a ...
Vafeades promises to put Larnaca marina project ‘back on track’
Work is underway to put the Larnaca marina’s redevelopment “back on track”, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday.
He was speaking after a meeting with the town’s ...
Pollutants from Sunday’s boat fire contained
Pollutants spilling into the sea from a boat that caught fire and sank last Sunday have been contained, the Ports Authority said on Friday.
It added that a tug and ...
No foul play detected in boat blaze
There is no evidence that the fire which broke out on a boat at Larnaca marina on Sunday afternoon was started deliberately, police said on Monday.
Authorities say early findings ...
Minister denies rift with Larnaca over port project
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Thursday dismissed claims of a rift between the ministry and Larnaca municipality regarding the city’s port and marina development.
He said cooperation with Larnaca ...
Paphos-Polis highway project expected to be awarded by October
Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has expressed confidence that the construction contract for the much-anticipated highway connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous will be awarded by October.
Speaking on the sidelines of ...
MPs approve ports authority budget amid heated debate
Parliamentarians on Thursday gave the nod to the 2025 budget of the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) but not before engaging in a massive row over the status of the ports at ...
Committee launches competition for Larnaca yacht club design
A yacht club with outdoor green spaces, footpaths, cycle lanes and pedestrian routes within the Larnaca marina area was discussed on Friday in the first meeting convened for the architectural ...
Legal ruling pending on Kition’s port bid
The transport ministry said on Thursday it’s awaiting a legal opinion from the attorney-general’s office as to whether the company Kition Ocean Holdings could potentially re-bid for a ...
Larnaca marina: putting the cart before the horse
By Savvakis C Savvides
The recent debacle leading to the rush decision on how to proceed with the Larnaca marina project proves, yet again, that we never learn from our ...
Larnaca marina business plan near completion, says minister
The next steps in the administration of Larnaca’s marina by the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) have been agreed and Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hopes that the business ...
Cabinet approves €1.5m for Larnaca marina dredging
The cabinet has approved an amount of €1.5 million for the dredging and renovation of the Larnaca marina, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Wednesday. The work is seen as essential ...
What the Larnaca port and marina project should entail
By Erol Riza
The decision reached at this week’s meeting at the president’s office has been welcomed by all parties, and it is to appoint Hellenic Republic Asset ...
Larnaca mayor Vyras ‘satisfied’ with port and marina decision
Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras on Wednesday said he is “satisfied” with the government’s decisions regarding the future of the town’s port and marina, placing Greek state-owned asset management ...
Christodoulides convenes key meeting on Larnaca port amid tensions
President Nikos Christodoulides has convened a critical meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future of Larnaca port, following weeks of controversy and a postponed protest over its temporary administration. The ...
Larnaca port protest on hold pending presidential meeting
Saturday’s protest at Larnaca port has been put on hold, pending an “open agenda” meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides within a fortnight.
The transport ministry had until 3pm on ...
Larnaca pushes for marina to be handed over to marine institute
Larnaca municipality will submit a proposal to the government suggesting the temporary management of the marina be handed to the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) as a stop gap ...
Our View: Larnaca port’s future requires pragmatism
The government has come under a lot of criticism from Larnaca municipality and a section of the media for the decisions it has taken about the development of the town’...
Larnaca municipality to organise protest over handling of marina and port
The Larnaca municipality on Thursday announced its intention to hold a demonstration to protest the government’s handling of the town’s marina and port.
The municipal council voted unanimously ...
‘Vulnerable yacht owners’ may get reduced mooring fees, says ministry
Mooring fees at Larnaca marina are the lowest compared to other commercial marinas in Cyprus, with yacht owners paying up to 60 per cent less for docking, the transport ministry said ...
Port, marina projects to go ahead, amid growing concerns
Development projects at Larnaca port and marina and works at Vasiliko port will be going ahead, the transport ministry has said, while concerns have been voiced regarding a private company ...