‘No logic’ to cathedral, opponents say

OPPONENTS of the construction of a huge cathedral in the heart of the old city of Nicosia yesterday protested peacefully outside the Archbishopric.

The committee against the construction of the cathedral hung a banner on the fence of the Archbishopric which read “No logic” and handed out literature outlining their positions.

The opponents say the planned structure would increase the load on an already heavily burdened area from an environmental and structural point of view, and would alter its aesthetic, cultural and historic character.

They also stressed that it will worsen traffic, which is already at its limits and lead to a further decline of the other historical churches in the area which have been there for centuries.

A decision by the municipality on the issue is expected on May 20.

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