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Interior Minister Addresses Housing Crisis and Local Government Reform

Published January 20, 2026, 16:14
Interior Minister Addresses Housing Crisis and Local Government Reform

The Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, discussed the government's housing policy on the "UNCENSORED" show with Chrysanthos Tsouroullis on PoditCy. The Minister referred to the upgrade of the KOAG, the simplification of licensing procedures, and the changes in Urban Planning and Land Registry resulting from the Local Government reform, arguing that the new system is more modern and efficient. Furthermore, Mr. Ioannou acknowledged problems and distortions in the system, such as the lack of defined duties for Deputy Mayors. He emphasized the need for continuous improvement and adaptation of policies, taking into account the needs of local authorities. A significant part of the discussion concerned the management of Turkish Cypriot properties, with the Minister referring to the streamlining of procedures and the new arrangements in the Mackenzie area. The goal is to more effectively utilize and manage these properties. Overall, the discussion showed the government's effort to address the housing problem and improve the functioning of Local Government, while also recognizing the challenges and the need for continuous effort.

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