Cyprus has new rules for water. Golf courses will pay more for water. These places use a lot of water. Now they must pay more money. The government will give them less water. This is to share water fairly. Cyprus has little water. The environment is important.
This change was planned for a long time. A law from 2017 said to use water well. New taxes start in 2025. Water prices will go up. The Water Department says prices are fair. Water is not free now. The law must be same for all.
Golf courses pay more than farmers. Farmers pay very little. Golf courses pay more for each part of water. An extra fee is also four times higher.
The Water Department says golf courses use too much water. Some golf courses are in Paphos. They must make changes. By May 2026, golf courses will not get water from dams. They must find new water. This new rule will change golf costs in Cyprus. Cyprus wants to use water better.