AKEL party demands government action over Limassol marine pollution

On September 3, 2026, Georgos Loukaides, the parliamentary representative of AKEL, formally requested a thorough investigation into repeated reports of marine pollution in Limassol. The request, sent to the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Christos Senekis, the Minister of Health Neophytos Charalambidis, and the Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanoli, seeks scientific evidence and a concrete action plan to address concerns regarding coastal water quality.

Reports of foam, unpleasant odors, turbidity, and unidentified substances have triggered public alarm. AKEL specifically points to the confirmed discharge of secondary treated water from the Moni Wastewater Treatment Plant and concerns regarding a drainage pipe in the Dasoudi area. The party emphasizes that the situation cannot be managed through general assurances and demands the submission of all recent laboratory test results, a check of all potential pollution sources, and an investigation into whether any legal or licensing violations have occurred.

The letter has been copied to the Limassol EOA, the municipalities of Limassol and Amathounta, and the Port Authority. The party intends to pursue this matter further during upcoming parliamentary discussions to ensure accountability and coordination among state services.