Supreme Court denies injunction against Mitsero asphalt plant

On October 15, 2026, the Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus rejected an application by eight community councils to appeal a decision regarding the transfer of a Prometheas Asphalt Ltd plant to the Mitsero area. The court ruled that the applicants failed to justify the necessity for a third-degree appeal, effectively denying their request for an interim injunction to suspend the plant's operations.

The case stems from a March 24, 2022, decision by the Town Planning Authority to relocate the facility from Tseri to Mitsero. This approval was previously challenged by the communities of Mitsero, Agrokipia, Agiou Ioanni, Kato Moni, Arediou, Meniko, Malounta, and Orounta, but their initial appeal was rejected on February 5, 2026. While the primary appeal against the town planning permit is still pending before the Administrative Court of Appeal, the recent ruling clears the way for construction or operational activities to proceed.

In response to the judicial setback, local residents and activists are now considering escalating protest measures. Furthermore, the communities are exploring avenues for international intervention, including filing a formal complaint with the European Union and appealing to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to address their ongoing environmental and health concerns.