Shock inspection reveals 90 dangerous Turkish Cypriot properties facing collapse in Larnaca

Local housingLarnacaTop News Shock inspection reveals 90 dangerous Turkish Cypriot properties facing collapse in Larnaca Eoal Larnakas Relevant News Paradox of the buffer zone: How a symbol of division became Cyprus’s unexpected wildlife haven 18 July 2026 Shock inspection reveals 90 dangerous Turkish Cypriot properties facing collapse in Larnaca 18 July 2026 Cabinet sparks outrage in Limassol by pushing through €95m mall approval despite traffic warnings 18 July 2026 Natasa Christoforou 18 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Field audits conducted by the Larnaca District Governance Organisation (EOAL) have uncovered 90 structurally hazardous Turkish Cypriot properties, the majority of which are currently occupied homes located within Larnaca city and the wider district. The regional administration has officially notified the Guardian of Turkish Cypriot Properties, requesting immediate intervention to mitigate public safety risks. According to EOAL, these specific structures are under formal review to evaluate whether they officially meet the legal threshold to be declared hazardous under current building safety laws. In statements to Phileleftheros, EOAL President Angelos Hadjicharalambous confirmed that an official letter has been dispatched to the Turkish Cypriot Property Management Service to verify the ownership status of the properties. Hadjicharalambous noted that the organization is awaiting a formal declaration of intent from the Guardian regarding plans to eliminate the structural hazards in these 90 cases falling under their jurisdiction. In a public statement, EOAL emphasized the severity of the situation, citing the direct threat posed to public safety and adjacent properties. The organization urged the Turkish Cypriot Property Management Service to implement all appropriate corrective measures permitted under the temporary provisions of the 1991 Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Law. The regional body added that seamless institutional coordination is critical to ensuring timely interventions that safeguard the public. The 90 flagged properties form part of a broader structural safety crisis in the district. The organization’s official registry now contains 1,084 potentially dangerous buildings across Larnaca district—a figure nearly double the amount initially reported to EOAL by municipal authorities. The most pressing concern involves approximately 100 high-risk structures, including more than 30 occupied apartment blocks. These properties have been placed in the highest risk category due to visible signs of potential collapse, necessitating immediate enforcement actions to remove structural dangers. Regional data indicates that EOAL has already initiated more than 30 safety interventions. These enforcement measures include issuing official warnings to residents of occupied buildings, erecting security fencing around dangerous abandoned properties, and carrying out controlled demolitions of dilapidated houses that were on the verge of collapsing. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Paradox of the buffer zone: How a symbol of division became Cyprus’s unexpected wildlife haven Cabinet sparks outrage in Limassol by pushing through €95m mall approval despite traffic warnings DISY pauses presidential election talks ahead of Guterres Cyprus visit despite internal campaign friction Squatters block public access to Larnaca beach after turning private land into makeshift caravan resort Cocaine trial defense claims key witness framed drug lord in conspiracy plot From banana crates to Wall Street: Inside the €350m crypto and SPAC money laundering ring Four Cypriot football stadiums fail safety inspections as authorities race against time for league kickoff Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.