Closure of Melios Zoo follows long-term legal proceedings

The Melios Zoo has been ordered to close following a lengthy legal process. The Cyprus Green Party released a statement criticizing the state for failing to manage the facility's issues in a timely manner. The party argues that the government allowed the situation to reach an irreversible state instead of intervening earlier. They stated that they had previously visited the site and offered support to address the problems through scientific and institutional cooperation. The Green Party emphasized that animal welfare requires proactive management, expert guidance from veterinarians, and timely regulatory oversight. They called for future policies to focus on prevention and institutional responsibility to avoid crises. No specific date for the final closure was provided in the reports, but the decision is described as final.