Topic - Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus said Wednesday it plans to subsidize construction of private desalination plants at hotels to ensure the tourism-reliant island nation has enough fresh water too see it through busy summer seasons when the demands of millions of visitors put a severe strain on dwindling reserves.

Cyprus funding desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourism →

Cyprus said Monday that they’re ready to take part in a U.N.-led gathering next month that could pave the way to a resumption of formal talks after an eight-year hiatus to resolve one of the world’s most intractable disputes.

Cyprus rival leaders ready for U.N.-led meeting to restart peace talks →