Unsubstantiated accusations made by the Mayor of Paphos against the ETEK are characterized by the Chamber, which in a statement refers to attempts at intimidation on the part of Faidon Faidonos, condemning the statements made by the Mayor in the context of a radio debate.
The comments of the Mayor of Paphos were prompted by the proposal of the ETEK to declare the building of Haroupomilon in Paphos as a listed building, so that it can be used to house a private university.
"The Mayor, adopting his usual tactics, has once again resorted to an attempt to create an impression[/B] by making a jumble of accusations based on unsubstantiated information, which would be unworthy of comment if they were not made for the purpose of damaging the prestige of ETEK," the Chamber said in its response.
In response to the disciplinary proceedings referred to by the Mayor of Paphos, the Chamber stresses in its statement that "these are being pursued normally within the framework allowed by the legislation".
It explains that "the Chamber's interventions on issues of public interest are the result of the unanimous targeting of the Chamber's institutions" and assures that it will continue "to intervene with sincerity in the technical issues of the country, always based on scientific data and with a view to serving the public interest".
ETEK returns to the issue of the building of the Paper Mills in Paphos, warning that "the competent services of the state (Department of Town Planning and Zoning) will have to intervene proactively to prevent any attempt to create a fait accompli".
It also recalls that the utilization of the Paper Mills for the purpose of housing the American University of Beirut is undeniably an important success for the city of Paphos, but stresses the need to respect their use, with the aim of preserving them in order to preserve their character as part of the city's heritage.
In this context, the Chamber stresses that "the attempt to attribute ulterior motives or expediency to the ETEK is reprehensible and lacks seriousness", referring to "low-level mud-slinging and unsubstantiated and unsubstantiated accusations" on the part of the Mayor of Paphos.
In conclusion, the ETEK statement stresses that the priority of its interventions "remains its substantial contribution to the progress and sustainable development of the country, based on modern policies that respect the citizen, cultural heritage and the environment", while not failing to express his disappointment that the benefits gained by the city of Paphos, as a consequence of the adoption of previous recommendations of the ETEK, "were not enough to prevent the unprovoked attack of the current Mayor of Paphos".
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