Public health and safety concerns raised in Greece and Cyprus

In Greece, residents of Koumpeli, Chania, are calling for immediate prosecutorial intervention regarding the local wastewater treatment plant. The community has submitted a formal document citing persistent and severe odors that impact their quality of life and raise concerns for public health and the environment. Residents claim that previous appeals to the Municipality, DEYAX, and regional environmental and health departments have been ineffective, despite promises to eliminate odors by mid-2026.

In Cyprus, MP Eirini Charalampidou has raised serious alarms regarding the derelict state of the old Othello Cinema in Engomi. Citing warnings from the Department of Public Health, she highlighted risks to public safety and health due to crumbling concrete structures. Charalampidou criticized the Nicosia Municipality and relevant authorities for failing to resolve the long-standing issue and for what she described as a lack of accountability among responsible agencies.