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ELAM MP Raises Concerns Over 'Ghettoization' and Security in Larnaca

Published January 21, 2026, 07:16
ELAM MP Raises Concerns Over 'Ghettoization' and Security in Larnaca

ELAM MP Sotiris Ioannou expressed serious concerns about safety in the center of Larnaca, describing the area as 'ghettoized' where citizens fear to move around. He argued that crime, especially organized crime, has increased and the measures taken so far are insufficient. Ioannou linked the rise in crime to migration, noting that most of those arrested are of Arab origin. He also criticized the police organizational structure, considering it outdated and unresponsive to modern needs, as well as the lack of detention spaces. He emphasized the need for zero tolerance for crime and a review of migration policy.