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Concerns Raised Regarding Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Before Environmental Committee

Published February 11, 2026, 14:16
Concerns Raised Regarding Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant Before Environmental Committee

Concerns were raised regarding the construction of the nuclear power plant in Akkuyu, Turkey, during a session of the Parliamentary Environment Committee. The Cypriot Anti-Nuclear Platform presented scientific data and expressed fears about potential impacts on Cyprus, such as the management of nuclear waste, thermal pollution, and the risk of accidents or terrorist attacks. The platform emphasized the region's vulnerability to earthquakes and the need for an Eastern Mediterranean free from nuclear power plants. It also expressed concern about the nuclear power plant being built in Egypt.