Cyta Appointment Sparks Conflict Row, Road Safety Concerns Rise
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A new controversy has emerged surrounding an appointment at Cyta, with allegations of a blatant conflict of interest involving the wife of a new board member. This comes as road safety is under renewed scrutiny following a serious traffic accident in Nicosia where a 16-year-old scooter rider was critically injured by a drunk driver.
On the political front, former Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has set new conditions for the European Union regarding the Cyprus issue, indicating a rejection of EU participation in negotiations. Meanwhile, a French investment group has become the majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector project, providing it with new momentum.
In other news, Limassol has launched a significant €9.2 million project to replace its aging water network, aiming to improve water quality and reduce leaks. Additionally, motorcyclists staged a symbolic closure of a crossing point to mark 30 years since the deaths of Tassos Isaac and Solomou.