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Cyprus authorities increase safety oversight of buildings following fatal collapse

Following a fatal building collapse in Yermasoyia that resulted in two deaths, local authorities across Cyprus are intensifying inspections of residential properties. The Cyprus Property Development Association is urging the immediate passage of the 2023 bill on the management of jointly owned buildings to improve oversight and maintenance standards. In Paphos, the District Self-Government Organisation (EOA) has ordered the evacuation of three buildings, affecting over 60 residents, by next Wednesday. Meanwhile, the EOA of Limassol has issued a public warning that failure to maintain structural integrity will result in legal action, including fines and court-ordered sealing of premises. Larnaca has launched an inspection program targeting 15–20 high-risk buildings, alongside a wider review of 114 new and 563 previously identified properties. Officials emphasized that structural safety is a mandatory responsibility of owners and management committees, who are now required to engage registered professionals from the Scientific and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK) for evaluations. The proposed legislation seeks to establish an oversight authority and mandate compulsory reserve funds for building maintenance.

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Urgent inspections of hazardous buildings in Larnaca
Cyprus Mail · 22 April 2026, 13:23
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Cyprus Mail · 20 April 2026, 15:33
Larnaca building inspections begin today (20 April)
Sigmalive English · 20 April 2026, 13:08
Yermasoyia building evacuation order issued
Cyprus Mail · 17 April 2026, 17:27
Evacuations of dangerous buildings started in Limassol
Sigmalive English · 17 April 2026, 14:36
Alarm over 226 dangerous buildings in Paphos
Sigmalive English · 17 April 2026, 12:08
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Sigmalive English · 16 April 2026, 10:51
Nicosia: 268 buildings deemed dangerous, 4 require evacuation
Sigmalive English · 16 April 2026, 10:42
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Πολίτης · 16 April 2026, 06:15
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Cyprus Mail · 15 April 2026, 20:20
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