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Protest in Mazotos Against Mobile Desalination Unit - Concerns Over Lack of Studies and Risks

Published January 24, 2026, 14:09
Protest in Mazotos Against Mobile Desalination Unit - Concerns Over Lack of Studies and Risks

The Mazotos Community Council is protesting the decision to place a mobile desalination unit in the area, arguing that sufficient studies have not been conducted and that there are environmental risks. The Mayor of Mazotos, Georgios Dimitriou Pafitis, states that he has an independent study recommending against the installation of a desalination unit due to the habitats present in the area. Protesters are demanding the immediate revocation of the decision, the preparation of a complete environmental study, the evaluation of alternative solutions, and transparency in the process. They accuse the government of amateurism and a lack of consultation. A meeting with the Ministers of Interior and Agriculture is scheduled for January 31st.