Minister provides update on Larnaca port and marina development

On November 5, 2026, Cyprus Minister of Transport Evi Tsolaki briefed the House Transport Committee on the status of the Larnaca port and marina development project. Tsolaki requested until the end of the year to present a comprehensive proposal, reaffirming the government's commitment to tasking the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) with the project’s execution. The Minister assured stakeholders that there will be no further delays in the roadmap, despite existing legal complexities regarding state ownership of the land.

Following a legal opinion from the Law Office of the Republic, the ministry is preparing a draft amendment to existing regulations. This legal adjustment aims to facilitate a long-term lease agreement between the state and the CPA, bypassing the requirement for a public tender. This process requires a month-long public consultation, although the Minister intends to request that the cabinet accelerate this phase. Additionally, Tsolaki plans to consult with the Commissioner for State Aid Control to ensure compliance. The project remains a priority for the government, with the Minister maintaining daily contact with the CPA, the Law Office, and Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras to resolve outstanding issues before the final proposal is submitted for parliamentary review.