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MP raises Lara Beach protection concerns with Environment Minister

ALMA Movement MP Irene Charalambides submitted ten questions on monitoring and protecting Natura 2000 areas, including Lara Beach.

MP raises Lara Beach protection concerns with Environment Minister
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Nicosia, Cyprus. ALMA Movement MP Irene Charalambides has raised concerns over Lara Beach, submitting ten questions to the Environment Minister and registering the matter with the relevant House committee.

She is seeking information on the monitoring of Natura 2000 areas, inspections, recorded violations and measures to prevent illegal or harmful interventions.


Monitoring and enforcement

Charalambides requested specific data on how Natura 2000 areas are currently monitored, including the personnel and services involved.

She also asked for the number of on-site inspections carried out and violations recorded in recent years.

Use of technology

The MP asked whether modern technological tools, including satellite data and drones, are being used to identify illegal interventions at an early stage.

She also requested details of the measures in place for high-risk areas such as Lara Beach during the summer months.

Parliamentary registration

In a statement accompanying her letter, Charalambides said recent events at Lara Beach had highlighted the need for effective measures to protect protected areas and prevent illegal or harmful interventions.

She said the matter had also been submitted for registration with the relevant parliamentary committee.

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