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Bill on State Land Utilization to be Put to Vote

Published March 19, 2026, 12:11
Bill on State Land Utilization to be Put to Vote

The Parliamentary Committee on Interior discussed a bill proposed by AKEL MP Christos Christofides regarding the utilization of state land in a transparent and efficient manner. The bill proposes auction-based competitions for commercial purposes and reverse auctions for renewable energy sources, aiming to ensure the lowest electricity price for citizens. Mr. Christofides accused the government of delaying the submission of regulations for the utilization of state land and emphasized the need for transparency and accountability. The bill will be put to a vote in the Plenary Session of the Parliament on April 2nd. According to the MP, this proposal is necessary to avoid opaque practices and collusion in the utilization of state land. In addition, the proposal aims to strengthen competitiveness and ensure the best possible terms for the public interest. The discussion in the committee focused on the need for a clear and transparent process for the granting of state land, which will ensure the best possible utilization of public resources.