Independent council member demands transparency for Lemesos municipal travel

On September 8, 2026, independent municipal council member Evangelia Paraskeva formally called for full transparency regarding overseas missions funded by the Municipality of Lemesos. Paraskeva challenged the city administration to justify the criteria used for selecting council members who participate in these official delegations, citing concerns over the repetitive selection of the same individuals.

The council member argued that municipal travel should not serve as a political reward for those who align with the city administration's views. She explicitly asked who is responsible for the decision-making process, what specific qualifications or criteria are required for participation, and why other elected representatives are systematically excluded from such opportunities. Paraskeva emphasized that her inquiry is not motivated by a desire to travel herself, but by the right of taxpayers to oversee how public funds are allocated and spent.

Currently, the administration has not issued a formal response to these inquiries. The issue highlights broader concerns regarding internal governance and fair treatment of all elected representatives within the Lemesos municipal council. Paraskeva demands that clear, objective rules be established to govern future overseas assignments to ensure equal opportunities for all council members.