Municipal candidates in Cyprus outline infrastructure and labor plans

Political candidates in Cyprus have announced various development and labor reform proposals for their respective regions. Mehmet Harmancı, the Lefkoşa Türk Belediyesi (LTB) President and TDP mayoral candidate, expressed readiness to bring new indoor sports halls to Lefkoşa. He noted that sports federations require new facilities and stated he would request land allocation from the new government to support these investments. Harmancı also provided updates on the LTB Sports and Brotherhood Park project, which will include football, basketball, tennis, and padel courts.

Turan Rahvancıoğlu, the CTP candidate for the Lapta-Alsancak-Çamlıbel (LAÇ) municipality, presented a platform focused on infrastructure, water solutions, and economic development. His proposals include establishing a 20-decare small industrial zone in Geçitköy to support local tradespeople and young entrepreneurs, as well as constructing a new middle school in Tepebaşı. He also aims to create social facilities featuring swimming pools and indoor sports courts.

Regarding labor issues, Rahvancıoğlu pledged to reform working conditions within the LAÇ municipality. He criticized current practices regarding overtime, stating that employees should receive monetary compensation rather than accumulated leave, which he noted is contrary to labor laws. He emphasized his commitment to protecting staff rights and ensuring a fair working environment free from political pressure.