Interior ministry rejects monastery appeal on protected land

The interior ministry rejected an appeal by the Famagusta Constantia bishopric to build a monastery on environmentally protected land in Cape Greco, it emerged on Thursday.

As a result, the bishopric now faces two choices: to appeal the decision in court or to proceed with the demolition of the monastery as per the ministry’s decision. If the bishopric opts for legal action, they risk halting construction on the land until the court issues a ruling.

The monastery was found to be...