Protests erupt in Mitsero over asphalt plant relocation

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, hundreds of residents from eight communities organized a protest on the Agios Ioannis–Kato Moni road to demand an immediate halt to the relocation of an asphalt plant to the Mitsero area. The initiative group, 'Communities in Action,' spearheaded the demonstration, calling for the suspension of construction works that have already commenced at the site.

Protesters expressed deep concerns regarding public health and environmental safety, emphasizing the right of local children to clean air. Marios Makriyiannis, the community leader of Kato Moni, stated that the project threatens the health of 15,000 residents and criticized the state for allegedly treating the area's inhabitants as second-class citizens. The plant is being relocated from Tseri, where its operations were previously terminated due to public outcry over health risks.

Demonstrators characterized the move as a failure in industrial and zoning planning, arguing that the government has demonstrated indifference toward the local population. The initiative group is now urging authorities to reconsider the decision and prioritize the welfare of the residents over industrial interests.