ELAM party banner removed from Ledra Palace area

On July 22, 2026, authorities removed a large banner belonging to the political party ELAM from the area near the Ledra Palace in the Green Line. The banner had been installed during an anti-occupation event commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion. It remained stretched across the road for one day after the event, sparking public discussion about potential legal violations regarding public space usage. Effi Xanthou, a member of the Volt party, had publicized the presence of the banner, raising questions about whether the party had obtained the necessary permits. Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos stated he was investigating whether the placement of the banner fell under municipal jurisdiction. The banner, which featured the party's emblem and the slogan 'Cyprus is Greek land,' was taken down by authorized crews one day after the issue was reported in the media. A new photograph confirmed the removal of the structure from the roadway. No further actions or legal consequences have been announced by authorities at this time.