{"id":7344,"date":"2024-04-08T18:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=7344"},"modified":"2024-04-08T18:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:00:10","slug":"construction-in-cyprus-in-state-of-anarchy-etek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=7344","title":{"rendered":"Construction in Cyprus in , \u2018state of anarchy\u2019 \u2013 Etek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/construction-in-cyprus-in-state-of-anarchy-etek.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>Construction in Cyprus is in a \u201cstate of anarchy\u201d the Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) warned on Monday, saying building violations are out of control.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cypru-video-ads\" id=\"cypru-1552534027\">\n<div id=\"cypru-748004039\" data-cypru-trackid=\"478051\" data-cypru-trackbid=\"1\" class=\"cypru-target\">\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-9377703884954-0\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a statement, Etek chairman Constantinos Constanti said arbitrariness around construction was increasing \u201cat an uncontrollable rate\u201d with a domino effect causing great concern.<br \/>\nRanging from the monastery in Cape Greco, the Osiou Avakoum monastery, building in Limassol\u2019s neapolis, developments in Trimiklini and an explosion at a site in Engomi, \u201cthese are only few of the laest incidents\u201d.<br \/>\n\u201cUnfortunately, the list is endless,\u201d Constanti said.<br \/>\nThe chairman warned there was an increasing frequency surrounding these incidents but also severity, threaten the environment, architectural heritage, health and safety and the public\u2019s sense of justice.<br \/>\n\u201cIt seems that <strong>we are trapped in a vicious cycle of irreversible consequences<\/strong>, which is interrupted by statements, investigations and public interventions which state the obvious until the next incident occurs,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cIt is with disappointment that we note there is a perception of impunity and tolerance to illegality, which fosters this state of lawlessness.<br \/>\nHe added that the law-abiding were punished with unnecessary procedures, delays and inconvenience, while others go through the motions, often without any repercussions.<br \/>\n\u201cEtek is sounding the alarm and warning: <strong>the worst is yet to come<\/strong> if we do not change direction immediately.\u201d<br \/>\nConstanti called on Etek\u2019s members to protect the honour of their profession and be led by principles of honesty rather than \u201cthe interests of third parties\u201d.<br \/>\nHe added Etek has submitted a series of proposals aimed at simplifying procedures so as to speed up the licensing procedures, taking into account the fact that delays are often invoked as a reason for starting operations and illegal developments.<br \/>\nLocal authorities are key in carrying out on-site construction inspections and control illegal and unauthorised buildings, Constanti said.<br \/>\n\u201cThe crucial point to break the vicious cycle is to give a clear message that there will <strong>be no tolerance for illegality<\/strong>, through exemplary and severe punishment of the offenders and immediate demolition of illegal constructions.<br \/>\n\u201cThe state through all its arms (central government departments and local government) must implement the legislation and immediately modernise the available tools to enforce legality and remove illegality.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction in Cyprus is in a &#8220;state of anarchy&#8221; according to the Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek), with building violations out of control. The chairman of Etek warned that there is a perception of impunity and tolerance to illegality, leading to irreversible consequences. Etek has submitted proposals to simplify procedures and speed up licensing processes. Local authorities are urged to carry out on-site construction inspections and control illegal buildings. 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