Cyprus Today | 10/8/2013
Oil Spill Area: Fishing Crisis – a ban on fishing off the 6km coastline between the Bogaz Carob Factory and a lighthouse near Cayirova has affected the livelihoods of fishermen, as has the avoidance of buying fish in that area. A later article accuses the government of failing in its handling of the oil spill.
Firm to Sue Government ‘for millions’ Over Petrol Refusal – a swiss company which had been given permission to build a fuel storage facility in the Karpaz says it will sue the TRNC government if they uphold the rejection of the proposal.
Police Probe Student Death – a 28 year old Nigerian student was found dead in the sea of Catalkoy. Police are investigating the cause of the death.
Maintenance Fees Row Ratched Up – Chelsey Village story, see NCFP for this story and hopefully later a response from the opposing residents’ group, CVOA.
Firm Offers Free Taxi Service Over Bayram – for customers of Limmasol Insurance who have had a drink or two and would be unable to legally drive. The offer is between 10pm-3am and customers need to phone 0533 866 6363 and give the license plate number of the car insured with them.
Rare Turtle at Risk of Extinction – the rare freshwater Caspian Turtle which inhabits Lefkosa streams is in danger from pollution, poaching for sale in pet shops and illegal use of stream water for irrigation. They are selling for 8TL each, which for a rare species is extremely cheap.
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