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Clarifications from the Legal Service Regarding Larnaca Marina

October 22, 2026

The Legal Service clarified that the Larnaca marina and its land belong to the state and a competition is required for their development. The service's representative, Rena Papaeti, stated that the Port Authority of Cyprus must participate in the bidding process. The discussion in Parliament became heated due to the initial absence of the Legal Service, with MPs expressing their concerns. There were also mentions of possible legal suits if ownership status changes. The intervention of the Legal Service altered the details of the discussion regarding the project.