Concerns about air quality in Cyprus and the impacts of a new road
November 13, 2025
Stavros Malas stated that Cyprus exceeds Paris in airborne particles causing premature deaths. This pollution costs 3.7% of GDP and air quality has not improved in the last decade. There are concerns that opening a new road in the Akadimia National Park will increase exposure to airborne particles by 2.5 times. The health impacts on residents are serious, with life expectancy expected to decrease. Finally, there are risks of degrading the park's quality as a recreational area.