Farmers in Chrysochou Valley announce protest over irrigation crisis

Farmers, irrigators, and residents of the Chrysochou Valley have announced a public mobilization to protest against the critical shortage of water for agricultural use. The protest, which aims to highlight the threat of permanent irrigation cuts, will involve agricultural machinery and tractors blocking parts of the road connecting Polis Chrysochous to Paphos.

The demonstration is officially scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with participants gathering at a gas station located on the main Polis Chrysochous-Paphos road. Organizers stated that this action serves as a desperate plea for state intervention, as they claim previous attempts to engage with relevant authorities regarding the region's long-standing water management issues have failed to produce a permanent solution.

The participants warn that the lack of adequate irrigation threatens the survival of local crops and poses a severe risk to the regional natural environment. They are calling for immediate action from the government to prevent irreversible damage to the area's agricultural production, which serves as the backbone of the local economy. Currently, the movement remains focused on this upcoming peaceful protest, with no further negotiations reported by the authorities at this stage.