Residents of Polis Chrysochous protest sharp sewage fee increases

Residents in the Polis Chrysochous district are protesting a significant increase in sewage fees for 2026, with some reporting hikes of approximately 350%. A local taxpayer cited an increase from 143.44 euros in 2025 to 502.04 euros in 2026, reflecting a coefficient adjustment from 0.2 to 0.7 of the property value.

Citizens argue that these charges are unjust as the sewage system is currently non-operational. Charalambos Pittokopitis, President of the Paphos District Organization (EOA), stated that the fees are based on a ministerial decision made by the previous government to fund the construction of the local system.

Although the project was initially scheduled to begin construction by the end of 2026, the start date has been postponed to 2027. Residents remain dissatisfied, maintaining that they are paying for services that are not yet available.