Larnaca shuts down

LARNACA closed down yesterday in protest at what residents and officials see as a lack of essential infrastructure in the town and district.

Shops and other businesses closed for two hours, from 11am to 1pm. A gathering took place in front of the Town Hall and was addressed by mayor George Lykourgos. Present were deputies, representatives of all political parties and local district officials.

Lycourgos cited a whole series of projects for the town and district that he said had not been carried through.

And he drew attention to a list of promises made by President Clerides to the city authorities in May, 1996; the promises had all remained unfulfilled, and no time frame had been set out for any of the projects.

Larnaca officials warn of an escalation of action if nothing is done to revitalise the city.

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