Stakeholders from Larnaca meet with President Christodoulides regarding port and marina development

On May 15, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides met at the Presidential Palace with the Mayor of Larnaca Andreas Vyras, the President of the Larnaca District Self-Government Organization (EOA) Angelos Hatziharalambous, and the President of the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBE) Nakis Antoniou. The meeting was convened to address the ongoing development of the Larnaca port and marina, a project currently marked by friction between local stakeholders and the Ministry of Transport. Local representatives seek clarity regarding development plans for land areas, project financing, and specific implementation timelines. Disagreements intensified following a February 20, 2026, presentation of a study by the Greek Growthfund, which stakeholders argued neglected the development of land-side infrastructure. The delegation aimed to bridge the gap with the Ministry and obtain concrete commitments for these infrastructure projects. The meeting is viewed by local authorities as a pivotal step toward advancing the long-stalled development works. All major political parties and local entities have expressed strong opposition to the current state of planning.