Roadworks Completed Ahead of Cyprus' EU Presidency – Will Locals Suffer?

With Cyprus taking over the presidency of the European Council, road improvement works have been carried out, including the resurfacing of several roads, both on highways and within cities. This is being done to present the best possible image of Cyprus to the officials, civil servants, and journalists who will visit the country in the next six months. The author of the article emphasizes that these projects will remain as a legacy for the Cypriot citizens, constituting a significant gain. However, he expresses concern about the possibility of traffic chaos during peak hours, especially if roads are closed to facilitate the movement of foreign delegations. In such a case, the authors predict hardship for the rest of the citizens, describing the situation as a "Golgotha." The hope is that traffic arrangements will be made in a way that does not excessively burden the daily lives of Cypriots.