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Interior Ministry: We will continue to support the Union of Communities of Cyprus

Published March 14, 2026, 14:06
Interior Ministry: We will continue to support the Union of Communities of Cyprus

The Minister of Interior, Konstantinos Ioannou, assured that the Ministry of Interior will continue to support the Union of Communities of Cyprus, recognizing the important role of communities in preserving traditions, social cohesion and local identity. The assurance was given during the General Assembly of the Union of Communities of Cyprus. The Minister of Interior stressed that the implementation of the Local Government reform makes it even more important to ensure the smooth functioning of local communities and the immediate solution of the problems of residents. The Ministry's goal is to create stronger administrative structures, based on transparency, accountability and efficiency. Particular emphasis was placed on the clustering of communities, which is considered to strengthen their operation, develop collaborations and achieve economies of scale for the benefit of citizens and local development. The operation of the clusters also strengthens cooperation between communities and creates new prospects for the implementation of development projects. The Minister of Interior stated that the processes for staffing the clusters are at the final stage and that the Ministry will continue to provide technical and financial support for their successful operation. The proper staffing of the clusters will allow communities to face common challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that arise.