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Karousos: No Building Permits for Those in Debt to the Famagusta Water Board

Published January 14, 2026, 09:08
Karousos: No Building Permits for Those in Debt to the Famagusta Water Board

Yiannis Karousos, President of the Famagusta Provincial Administration Council (EOA), announced new measures to increase efficiency and collect debts. According to the decision, applications for building permits from individuals or companies with outstanding debts to the EOA for water and sewage services will not be considered. The EOA has already informed the Data Protection Commissioner about the potential publication of a list of debtors, as 43 organizations collectively owe over 10 million euros. Mr. Karousos urged citizens to settle their debts before submitting any applications.