Limassol, Cyprus. Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis visited residents of Akrotiri staying in three Limassol hotels on Friday, saying the state is supporting their safety, health and well-being amid ongoing security concerns.
Visit to displaced residents
Hartsiotis was accompanied by Kourion mayor Pantelis Georgiou, Akrotiri deputy mayor George Konstantinou and the civil commander of the British bases, George Kiteos.
Together with representatives from Civil Defence and the Cyprus Red Cross, he spoke with 140 residents, including vulnerable groups and children, and thanked them for their understanding. The Red Cross also provided toys for the children.
State support and security measures
“The first goal is to ensure the security of the state and the physical integrity and health of residents who are located in a sensitive area around the British bases,” Hartsiotis said.
“The state has managed to provide essential support swiftly and will address any further needs immediately,” he added.
Concerns about returning home
Hartsiotis said residents’ main concern was being away from their homes.
“A general risk assessment of the region is carried out daily. We hope conditions will soon allow people to return and life to resume as it was ten days ago,” he said.
He said daily evaluations would continue to guide decisions on evacuation and safety measures.
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