in Cyprus Today – 28/5/2011

Water bills on the Rise – Water bills could be more than double in Esentepe and jump by at least 20% in Girne. Esentepe Municipality chiefs said they were looking to put up charges to cover the increasing cost of supplying water to a growing population. Girne said it was simply looking to increase […]

in Cyprus Today – 25/5/2011

Denktaș ‘stable’ after brain haemorrhage – Rauf Denktaș the founding President of the TRNC, has suffered a brain haemorrhage. The 87 year old fell ill with high blood pressure yesterday evening and was initially taken to Lefkoșa State Hospital. Within minutes of seeking medical help he was transferred to Near East University Hospital. He […]

in Cyprus Today – 11/5/2011

Girne Ban on Skyscrapers – The government has banned the construction of buildings higher than 10 storeys in Girne – and the developer of the controversial “Cleopatra” skyscraper says may sue if he can’t go ahead with his plans. The Interior Minister on Monday signed a decree limiting the height of construction in Girne […]