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Parliament passes emergency desalination law amid fierce attacks on agriculture minister
The parliament approved an amendment to the Fiscal Responsibility and Fiscal Framework Law on Thursday, allowing the government to bypass standard economic viability assessments to fast-track new desalination units this year, amid fierce criticism of Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou and widespread calls for her resignation. The bill passed with 23 votes in favour, two against […]
12 Mar, 17:33 — 12 Mar, 17:33



