Farmers suspend protest over Chrysochou Valley irrigation issues

Farmers in the Chrysochou Valley have officially suspended their planned Sunday protest following an intervention by the President of the Republic of Cyprus. The decision to halt the demonstration was announced by representative Nestor Michael, who cited a collaborative effort between the Minister of Agriculture, the Commissioner for the Environment, and the Director of the Water Development Department (WDD). This high-level mediation has resulted in an agreement to provide immediate temporary water supplies to the affected farmers.

While the suspension of the protest serves as a gesture of goodwill, stakeholders remain focused on finding a permanent and sustainable solution for the region's agricultural irrigation. Farmers are now waiting for local WDD units to implement these temporary measures immediately. The long-term goal, as emphasized by representative Nestor Michael, is to preserve the Chrysochou Valley, which serves as a vital environmental and economic asset for the region.