The need through an integrated policy to breathe new life into the mountain communities of Cyprus was highlighted during a visit to villages of Pitsilia by independent candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Andreas Mavroyiannis.
During a tour of the communities of Pelendriou, Kyperounda and the area of Karvouna, Andreas Mavroyiannis had the opportunity to meet the people of the countryside[/B] and talk with them about the problems and challenges that the mountain villages have to face.
The first stop of the tour was Pelendri, where a large political rally was held in the presence of community residents. The meeting was opened with a speech by the Mayor of Pelendri, Mr. Nikos Patsiauros, who pointed out the need the country has for a President who is concerned about the mountain communities and their survival.
"Andreas is a native of our region. He is a true Pitsilos and knows first-hand the struggles, the sacrifices, the toil and the privations for the inhabitants of the regions to stay in our villages, on our land," he said.
Continuing, he stressed that these elections are elections for Cyprus. That is why the candidacy of Andreas Mavroyiannis, he said, is being embraced and growing from all quarters. "Everyone is rallying with him to renew hope for our Cyprus, for our people," he said.
Next, Andreas Mavroyiannis took the floor, deeply moved by the opportunity to be back to his roots as a candidate for the Presidency of the country.
"The region is plagued by the phenomena of homelessness. There is no infrastructure, no roads, no schools, no adequate access to health care. At the same time, the necessary incentives are not given for young people to resettle in the region and have job prospects," he said.
As he said, the goal for him and his team is to revitalize the countryside, which has a lot of potential and with the right help can excel in manufacturing, agriculture and livestock farming.
He said the goal for him and his team is to revitalize the countryside, which has a lot of potential and with the right help can excel in manufacturing, agriculture and livestock farming.
Through a comprehensive policy aimed at providing incentives for young couples to build their first home, modernising transport, opening up jobs through decentralisation, equal opportunities for education and health.
"We need to have a state that takes care of its people", he stressed.
The next stop for Andreas Mavroyiannis was the Christmas village of Kyperounda, where he had the opportunity to talk to residents and visitors.
His tour ended with a visit to the area of Karvouna, where a political rally was held with the dynamic presence of residents of the neighbouring communities. There, Andreas Mavroyiannis pointed out that these areas of Pitsilia and its residents have always felt a sense of debt towards their land.
"The people of the area have always stood up for the future of Cyprus. They have always given much and asked for little. What motivates us today is to give a better tomorrow to our children and grandchildren," he said.
Speaking further about the poverty that plagues thousands of households, he stressed that the state should stand by our fellow citizens in need and not speculate against them.
Referring also to the Cyprus problem, he stressed that his candidacy is the only one that has the prospect of overcoming the deadlock and restarting the talks."
Without a solution, we have no future, neither we nor our children. We all have a duty to join forces in this difficult struggle for a return to the negotiating table. This is a critical year. It will give us either the prospects for a solution or for the burial of the Cyprus problem. We must act immediately," he stressed.
Concluding his speech, Andreas Mavroyiannis said that whatever capital he has - personal and political, as well as knowledge and experience, he will offer it to the services of his country.
"I could not go home at this critical juncture for Cyprus. That is why I call upon you to respond to the heavy duty we have towards our country, towards our children and in February to elect the forces of progress, the forces of change to govern the country", he concluded.
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