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The Minister of Interior Mr. Constantinos Ioannou today convened a wide-ranging meeting in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Kostas Koumis and the Mayor of Nicosia Mr. Constantinos Yiorkatzis, as well as other officials, on the development and revitalization of the city of Nicosia.
During the meeting, the problems that constitute an obstacle to the development of the capital were put on the agenda and the will of the Minister of Interior and the Deputy Minister of Tourism to support and strengthen the effort for the revival of the walled city, within the framework of their competence, was confirmed.
In particular, the Mayor of Nicosia set as a priority the need to promote further actions and activities for the revitalization of Nicosia, focusing on the promotion of the People's Neighbourhood and the restoration of abandoned buildings along the green line.
With regard to the People's Neighbourhood, ways of utilising and promoting it were discussed, so that it becomes an attraction for visitors, while at the same time promoting the local economy.
In this context, it was decided to set up a committee of representatives of the competent services in order to examine the elaboration of a holistic strategic plan for the exploitation of the People's Neighbourhood, so that it can function as a nucleus of folk tradition and culture, as well as local food and products.
Furthermore, the issue of abandoned infrastructure and the utilization of the Sponsorship Plans that fall within the framework of the Action Plan for the Revitalization of Nicosia within the Walls was highlighted. The Minister of Interior Mr. Ioannou said that these projects, such as the Sponsorship Scheme for Student Residences, the Entrepreneurship Support Scheme, as well as the Sponsorship Scheme for Student Residences, are being evaluated and processed in order to be re-advertised in an improved framework, including conditions that will be more responsive to the needs of the beneficiaries.
Finally, the Minister and the Mayor discussed the reform of local government, where the Minister also confirmed the Ministry's support to the Municipality in order to successfully implement actions to merge the existing local authorities.
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