Paralimni-Deryneia Municipality disclaims jurisdiction over illegal business on state land

The Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has issued a formal statement regarding reports of an illegal business operating on state-owned land along the coastal front. The response follows a publication in the newspaper Politis, which highlighted the issue. According to municipal authorities, they identified a small structure built from inexpensive materials and sought legal advice in July 2023 regarding potential interventions. Legal counsel informed the municipality that the matter does not fall under their current jurisdiction following the local government reform, which transferred relevant powers to other organizations. The municipality has now called upon the competent state authorities to take the necessary measures to address the illegality. While the municipality acknowledges the presence of the structure, it explicitly distances itself from any regulatory authority over the site. No specific timeframe for government intervention has been provided by the authorities mentioned.