An end to noise pollution, before it is too late for the tourism of Cyprus, asks the Mayor of Ayia Napa, Giannis Karousos.
As he stated in KYPE, "the situation in tourism continues to deteriorate, with tourists and residents of tourist areas constantly complaining about phenomena of systematic nuisance and noise pollution. "At the same time, the existing legal framework makes the authorities unable to do the obvious things that would reverse this situation, since there is lawlessness," he said.
Mr. Karousos added that "although a relevant bill has been properly submitted by the Government that regulates the mentioned issues, nevertheless the Parliament has been showing an unjustified delay for the past two weeks".
Giannis Karousos wondered "how is it possible, in the middle of a bad year for tourism, that the legislature does not prioritize certain movements and provisions that would solve chronic problems. At the same time, one wonders whether one believes that a tourist, who suffers from noise pollution almost throughout his vacation, is willing to return to Cyprus next year. "
He noted that "there is still the question of whether, by analogy, it is possible for the inhabitants of the tourist areas to be left unprotected against some who consider that their own interests take precedence over society as a whole."
We point out once again, said the Mayor of Ayia Napa, "the criticality of the promotion of the relevant legislation, ie the suspension of the implementation of the law and the return to the previous regime. We warn that, if a solution is not given before the closing of the Parliament for the holidays, the consequences for our tourism will be catastrophic ".
Mr. Karousos addressed "an appeal to the Committee on Interior and its Chairman, Eleni Mavrou, to put the issue on the agenda quickly. "Finally, the legislature must seriously address an issue that concerns the whole of Cyprus, from Paphos to Protaras, but also several areas of the capital," he said, noting that "tourism is a national priority for all and must be protect before it's too late. "
Source: KYPE