Residents of Lymbia came across graffiti on the walls today, related to the recent decision by the two leaders to open a roadblock in the area.
Several of these targeted the Deputy Mayor of Lymbia, Paneli Xynisteri, who, speaking to Alpha, did not hide his concern about what he saw early this morning.
“Unknown vandals wrote various slogans insulting the deputy mayor—that is, me.”
Pantelis Xynisteris – Deputy Mayor of Lybi
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He has asked the police to protect him until the matter is resolved.
“They’re even threatening my life, telling me to die. I called the police; they came and saw it for themselves. I asked the police for help and showed them where my house is so they could patrol the area.”
Pantelis Xynisteris – Deputy Mayor of Lympi
The police are investigating the case, while a tense calm prevails in the village, according to what Alpha has been able to learn.
“Some are against it, and some are in favor. It is everyone’s democratic right to have their own opinion. It’s the leaders’ decision; it’s not mine.”
Pantelis Xynisteris – Deputy Mayor of Lympi
The Route
There have been heated discussions in the village over the past few days, as many have come out in favor of opening the route, while others do not want this to happen.
In fact, the issue of a bus route to and from Louroutzina was raised, with the Deputy Mayor of Lympi reminding everyone that he himself had expressed the view that traffic should not pass through the village.
“As a community, we do not accept the road passing through the village, and we are requesting the construction of a bypass.”
Pantelis Xynisteris – Deputy Mayor of Lymbia
He also noted that opening the roadblock would primarily benefit Turkish Cypriots coming from Louroutzina, while pointing out that there are several procedural issues that need to be discussed before the roadblock is opened.
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