The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Giannis Karousos, discussed today with the Mayor of Paralimni and the Metropolitan of Constantia - Famagusta the way of highlighting antiquities found in the Monastery of Panagia Panagiotissa in Protaras.
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In statements after an all-day visit to the free province of Famagusta, Mr. Karousos said that "many issues related to the responsibilities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works were discussed during the tour. In the morning, a visit was made to Panagia Panagiotissa in Protaras where important archeological findings have been discovered ", he said and added that with the Mayor of Paralimni and the Metropolitan of Constantia - Famagusta, the way of their promotion was discussed, while" some decisions have been made "on how to proceed.
Then, he said, he went to Ayia Napa, where together with the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Antiquities and other bodies, we discussed the issue of the Monastery, a project that is in progress and will be completed in the coming months. The issue of the Holy Temple of Aphrodite in Cape Greco was also discussed, where we all know that there are some reports from the 1st century, by Strabo and it has been confirmed by some other researchers have confirmed it. However, until today, the Department of Antiquities had not conducted any on-site investigation to ascertain or cross-reference these writings and these reports ".
The Minister of Transport said that a decision was made to "proceed with an archaeological review of the site, based on the reports that exist and depending on the results of the archaeological review we will take the appropriate decisions."
Then Giannis Karousos with the Deputy Director of Postal Services visited a store which for him as he said "is an example of entrepreneurship, which utilizes postal services through e-commerce and sells its items and products around the world. It is an example of how anyone can do business, "he said, adding that" the Postal Services play a very important role. "
According to the Minister of Transport, they talked to the owners and listened to the suggestions and problems "that exist if they exist in relation to the Post Office and how we can improve this Service. We have received some useful suggestions from the owners of the store, which the Postal Services Department will implement so that we can also put our stamp and help those who are active in e-commerce ".
