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Paphos Mayor: Residents Refuse to Leave Despite Building Collapse - Debris Removed

Published July 9, 2022, 13:33
Paphos Mayor: Residents Refuse to Leave Despite Building Collapse - Debris Removed

The Municipality of Paphos has removed the debris from the balcony collapse at the building in the city center and proceeded to secure the remaining apartments. The Mayor of Paphos, Phaedonas Phaedonos, stated that residents are refusing to leave their apartments, despite the lack of an eviction order. Mr. Phaedonos criticized the owners of unsuitable buildings, where refugees mainly reside, as well as the state for providing rent subsidies without adequate checks. Giannis Koutsolambros, a representative of ETek, emphasized the lack of a maintenance obligation for owners of old buildings and the need to institutionalize regular inspections.