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Residents express concerns about dust and abandoned buildings at Larnaca port meeting.

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Residents around Larnaca port expressed their concerns regarding dust pollution and abandoned buildings during a public meeting.
Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras acknowledged the ongoing cleanliness issues and the impact of dust from loading and unloading activities.
The municipality is planning to implement short-term and long-term measures to address these problems.
Vyras announced an investment of €10-12 million for new equipment aimed at reducing dust in the area.
The discussion highlighted the chronic nature of the dust problem associated with specific cargo operations.

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Residents living near the port of Larnaca have raised serious concerns regarding dust pollution, abandoned buildings, and cleanliness issues during a public meeting with Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras. The meeting, held on July 8, 2026, focused on the chronic problems posed by dust from port operations, particularly linked to the loading and unloading of gypsum and animal feed, which has been a long-standing issue.

Mayor Vyras acknowledged the severity of these issues and emphasized the municipality's commitment to addressing them. He announced plans to implement both short-term and long-term measures, including the acquisition of new equipment valued between €10 and €12 million to help control dust levels in the area. These developments aim to improve the living conditions for the residents surrounding the port, which have been negatively impacted by ongoing industrial activities and insufficient maintenance of the urban environment.

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