‘We’ll pay up’ – Minister pledges to settle £2m in Orams case costs next week, after couple’s UK home passes to control of GCs – after Mr A placed a charge on the Orams’ home the TRNC Finance Minister confirmed that the £1,975,000 bill, for the £6000 plot of land the Orams had bought in 2002, would be paid. Apparently £675,000 will be paid as compensation. Editor: sorry, I find this unbelievable. Not the lawyers’ fees, but how a £6000 piece of land could result in such an obscene amount of compensation. That is less than our soldiers and their families receive after they receive horrendous injuries fighting for their country.
Training ‘failure’ blamed after latest Kıb-Tek horror accident – a whistleblower working for the company blamed lack of training for the death of one worker and serious injuries to another. The company responded by saying that there would now be training.
‘Save our carrier’ for the people, says union – despite being $100m in debt, CTA employed 5 new executives in 2009 at a combined salary of $500,000 pa. Attempts to reduce staffing levels have been met with threats of strikes.
Cratos expectation ride on new Çatalköy resort – at a cost of $200m, the most expensive tourist resort in Cyprus is expected to open next month.
Tourists come home to roost – Easter bookings are 15% up on last year but considering that Antalya has seen a 33% increase this figure does not look so impressive.
Light-load critics weigh in with heavy ice – Pegasus Airlines has reduced their luggage allowance from 25 to 20kg. CTA allows 25kg as does Turkish Airlines who have a 8kg hand luggage allowance as opposed to the usual 5kg.
Praise for leaders’ statement – see NCFP for Cyprus Talks joint statement
Eroğlu now clear leader, says final poll – he leads by 10% in the Presidential elections.
Fury as sex attack accused walks free – because his 14-year-old British holidaymaker victim did not wish to testify.
Three environmental stories – (1) illegal dam project in Dipkarpaz, (2) threat from filthy water from Dikmen dump, (3) a year on the ravine at Bahçeli is still being used as an illegal dumping ground
Poor turnout ‘extremely disappointing’ – only 20 people turned up for the inaugural meeting of Rescue Us Kyrenia. It offers a network of volunteers who are on hand to give free short-term emergency care for pets. More details at www.rescueuskyrenia.com.
Rising damp – new-built homes are supposed to include damp-proofing but a lack of it is causing many home owners to have health problems. This is especially true this year because of the torrential rains.
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