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AKEL Limassol Municipal Group Accuses Deputy Mayor of Undermining Council

Published January 23, 2026, 12:26
AKEL Limassol Municipal Group Accuses Deputy Mayor of Undermining Council

The AKEL Limassol Municipal Group has accused the Deputy Mayor of Mesa Geitonia, Marios Protopapas, of undermining the democratic functioning of the Limassol Municipal Council. According to AKEL, the peak of his behavior was the interruption of the meeting on January 22nd due to his attitude. AKEL reports that Mr. Protopapas demonstrates a confrontational attitude, institutional disrespect, and uses disparaging, sexist, and racist remarks, insulting the Municipality and its citizens. He is also accused of attempting to impose arbitrary practices and obstructing the smooth operation of the Council. The announcement emphasizes that Mr. Protopapas spreads inaccurate information and incites tensions, while treating the Mesa Geitonia municipal district as his personal property. AKEL calls on the Mayor to take measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Municipal Council. The AKEL Municipal Group states that it will not tolerate behaviors that undermine the collective work and institutional role of Council members, and that the Municipality belongs to the citizens, not to individuals.