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Mitsera residents protest asphalt plant relocation
Residents and representatives from eight communities are protesting the relocation of an asphalt plant from Cheri to Mitsera. The affected areas include Mitsera, Agrokipia, Malouda, Arediou, Agios Ioannis, Kato Moni, Oronta, and Meniko.
On Sunday, members of the 'Communities in Action' group held a demonstration at the Agios Ioannis – Kato Moni road, where construction for the new unit has already commenced. Protesters are seeking a legal injunction to halt the works. A decision from the Supreme Court regarding the request for suspension is expected on Monday.
Agrokipia Mayor Sotiris Kyriakou stated that the region is already heavily burdened by over one hundred industrial developments, including quarries, slaughterhouses, and livestock and poultry units. He noted that while over €30 million in funding was previously approved for a wastewater treatment plant to alleviate regional pressure, the project was never completed by state officials.
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Agrokipia · Communities in Action · Mitsera · Sotiris Kyriakou · Supreme Court of Cyprus
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Eight communities are directly affected by the planned asphalt unit: Mitsera, Agrokipia, Malouda, Arediou, Agios Ioannis, Kato Moni, Oronta, and Meniko. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com · www.tothemaonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Residents and the 'Communities in Action' group are seeking a suspension of works for the relocation of an asphalts plant to Mitsera. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com · www.tothemaonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Agrokipia Mayor Sotiris Kyriakou described the recent protest as a great success. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com · www.tothemaonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the request to suspend works for the asphalt unit installation. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than €30 million in approved funds were previously available for a wastewater treatment plant project that failed to materialize. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com · www.tothemaonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The region is already burdened by numerous quarries, livestock and poultry units, and slaughterhouses. www.politis.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com · www.tothemaonline.com