Cyprus government resolves long-standing housing issue in Zigi

On October 21, 2026, the Cyprus Council of Ministers approved a proposal by the Ministry of the Interior to finalize the ownership status of 12 housing units located in Zigi. These units were originally constructed by the Department of Town Planning and Housing to provide accommodation for elderly residents displaced from the Mari community.

The relocation project stems from a series of government decisions initiated in the late 1990s, aimed at protecting Mari residents from the environmental and health impacts associated with the operation of a nearby power station. The decision to settle the ownership status now was prompted by evolving personal and family circumstances of the beneficiaries over the decades. By formalizing this status, the government intends to ensure equitable treatment for all residents while promoting the rational management of state-owned housing assets.

This decision marks the conclusion of a long-standing administrative matter, balancing state housing policy with social responsibility toward vulnerable and elderly citizens. No further legal actions were reported, as this executive action effectively resolves the status of these properties.