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Deputy Mayor Criticizes Mayor for Frequent Foreign Travel

Published February 16, 2026, 14:14
Deputy Mayor Criticizes Mayor for Frequent Foreign Travel

The Deputy Mayor of Mesa Geitonia, Marios Protopapas, publicly criticized the Mayor of Limassol for his numerous trips abroad since the start of his term. Mr. Protopapas described his criticism as an institutional duty and rejected the characterization of it as misinformation. He raised questions about the number, frequency, and justification of the trips, as well as whether the approved budget has been exceeded. He also criticized the Mayor for unilateral decisions, such as organizing an event with a Turkish Cypriot representative, and called on the Mayor to provide clear answers and set an example of good governance.