The new rules for hazardous substance storage require companies to conduct risk assessments, limit storage quantities, and ensure safe practices, as part of a government campaign led by Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou. These regulations aim to enhance workplace safety, protect public health, and prevent environmental risks, signaling a significant step towards a safer future for industries handling hazardous materials.
Shortterm rentals in Cyprus are booming, crowding out the housing market and driving rents up, particularly affecting residents, students, and lowincome families. Calls for regulation aim to strike a balance between catering to tourists and ensuring affordable housing availability, following successful examples from other touristheavy cities.
Shortterm rentals in Cyprus, like Airbnb, have sparked a debate over their economic impact. While critics fear they inflate rental prices, advocates such as Yiannis Kotzias highlight their role in job creation, state revenue, and tourism, calling for balanced regulation to support their potential.
Taxi licenses were suspended at Larnaca Airport due to violations of pickup and dropoff rules. The Licensing Authority imposed temporary suspensions on 22 city and longdistance taxis to improve compliance and the overall travel experience, with escalating penalties for repeat offenders.
