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Paphos district has 226 dangerous or dilapidated buildings, DLGO says

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-14

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• What happened: The Paphos District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) reported that there are 226 dangerous or dilapidated buildings in the Paphos district, with a significant concentration in Paphos Municipality. • Why it matters: This issue has gained urgency following a recent tragedy in Limassol, prompting the DLGO to take action, including issuing warnings and evaluating the condition of the most critical buildings to ensure public safety. • What to watch next: The DLGO is set to review evidence from building owners regarding repairs and will consult with legal advisers to determine further actions, including potential evacuations of unsafe buildings.

Local PaphospropertiessafetyTop News Paphos district has 226 dangerous or dilapidated buildings, DLGO says Epikindines Oikodomes Pafou Relevant News Paphos district has 226 dangerous or dilapidated buildings, DLGO says 14 September 2026 Nicosia court ruling puts spotlight on media campaigns waged alongside corporate litigation 14 September 2026 Anti-Corruption Authority: Attorney General blocked “black van” investigation 14 September 2026 Dora Christodoulou 14 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A total of 226 dilapidated or dangerous buildings have been identified across the Paphos district, with the most serious problem concentrated in Paphos Municipality, the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) told Phileleftheros. Charalambos Pittokopitis was speaking about the months-long review and the measures being taken to address the problem, which came to light following the tragedy in Limassol. Pittokopitis said Paphos Municipality had declared 70 apartment buildings dangerous, with 10 or 11 of them in more serious condition. the DLGO has already taken action on the three buildings with the most urgent safety issues. Notices have been put up warning owners and tenants that these buildings are dangerous and should not be used. Before the deadline given to owners expired, Pittokopitis said, the owners and managers of two of the buildings informed the DLGO that they were already carrying out work to fix the problems identified, so that the danger status of the buildings could be lifted. The DLGO’s Licensing Department is now studying the evidence submitted by owners and managers. Once that review is complete, the DLGO will hold a meeting with its legal advisers to decide what happens next, Pittokopitis said. He added that the DLGO is in contact with Civil Defence, warning it that some apartment buildings may need to be evacuated, so that Civil Defence can also be ready, as far as its resources allow, to help find solutions so that people do not end up on the street. The DLGO is generally on heightened alert at the moment over issues arising from dangerous buildings, following the Limassol tragedy, Pittokopitis stressed. “We are proceeding in cooperation with the Organisation’s Licensing Department and our legal advisers to apply the legislation, using the tools it gives us, in order to avoid any unpleasant event,” he concluded. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Nicosia court ruling puts spotlight on media campaigns waged alongside corporate litigation Anti-Corruption Authority: Attorney General blocked “black van” investigation Animal Party plans Wednesday protest as ALMA reveals earlier bid to target activists Fire safety findings carry no legal weight once building is approved, MP told Christodoulides delays 2028 decision as DISY, AKEL finish internal races Famagusta slashes water losses from 47.2% to 34% Parliament debate on curbing anti-poaching activists divides MPs Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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