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Strovolos Municipality Dispute: Former Mayor Denies Wrongdoing, Current Mayor Cites Millions in Debt

Published January 8, 2026, 13:20
Strovolos Municipality Dispute: Former Mayor Denies Wrongdoing, Current Mayor Cites Millions in Debt

A heated dispute has erupted between the former and current mayors of Strovolos, Andreas Papaharalambous and Stavros Stavrinidis, regarding the municipality's debts and their management. Mr. Papaharalambous claims that allegations of missing funds during his term are false and that the 200,000 euro check was properly deposited in the bank. He also accuses the current mayor of mishandling the situation. Mr. Stavrinidis, on the other hand, states that he inherited 28 million euros in debts and that the debt of a specific businessman has increased to 2.3 million euros. He further emphasizes that Mr. Papaharalambous engaged in negotiations without the approval of the municipal council, a practice he avoids. The dispute appears to have deep roots and involves both financial issues and personal conflicts.