Cyprus Court Suspends Aquaculture Facility Approval Near Vassiliko to Protect Monk Seals
The Administrative Court has issued an injunction suspending approval for land and port facilities intended to serve aquaculture operators in the Moni-Vassiliko area, following concerns about potential harm to the endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
The injunction was requested by BirdLife Cyprus and Friends of the Earth Cyprus, who filed an appeal against the Director of the Town Planning and Housing Department’s February 22 decision to grant approval for the development.
Judge Ariadne Zervou issued the injunction in the absence of representatives from the Town Planning Department...
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