Residents protest against asphalt plant relocation in Mitsero

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, residents and the “Communities in Action” initiative group staged a protest on the Agios Ioannis–Kato Moni road to oppose the relocation of an asphalt plant from Tseri to the Mitsero area. Demonstrators, representing eight affected communities including Mitsero, Agrokipia, Malounta, Arediou, Agios Ioannis, Kato Moni, Orounta, and Menoikio, cited severe public health concerns and environmental risks, noting that the area is already burdened by industrial activity.

Following the weekend protest, residents gathered outside the Supreme Court in Cyprus on Monday, October 5, 2026, as the court heard arguments regarding a request for an interim injunction to suspend ongoing construction works at the site. The Court has reserved its decision for a later date. Protesters are calling for an immediate halt to construction, an independent scientific assessment of environmental and health impacts, and a meeting with the President of the Republic to address their grievances. The Movement of Ecologists–Citizens’ Cooperation has formally backed the communities, emphasizing the need for transparent, evidence-based planning that considers the cumulative impact on local residents and children.