University of Cyprus rebuked for costly construction delays

The University of Cyprus has been derelict in its management of a contract regarding the construction of facilities on its premises, with cost overruns expected to reach €2.6 million, the auditor-general said in a report released Monday.

The Audit Office issued a special report on a contract awarded by the university for the construction of buildings for the Department of Biological Sciences as well as common teaching facilities. It found delays in the completion of the contract – an estimated 17 months ...