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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Nicosia Plans Big Changes for West

Nicosia has new plans for the west side. These are big changes for the city. A study was shown yesterday. It shows a large park. It will be at the State Fairgrounds. There will also be a new area for technology. This is in the Sopaz part of the city. The Nicosia Municipality is in charge. The plans will make more green spaces. They will also help technology grow.

People in west Nicosia want more green places. The Mayor, Charalambos Proutzos, said this is good. He said there are many buildings. But there are few big green areas. The new park will be very large. It will be the biggest in Cyprus. Most of it will be open. It will have places for sports and fun. This will make life better.

The Sopaz area will be for technology. Nicosia has smart people from schools. This area will help businesses and technology. It will have places for meetings. It will help new ideas. There will be good things for investors. This will make Nicosia strong for new ideas.

The plan also has special lakes. These lakes will hold rain water. They will help stop floods in Engomi. They will also water the new park. The city must change its plans. This should be from 2026 to 2027.

The plans were shown to a government group. A group will meet in March. They will talk about the study. The city, businesses, and government will work together. Many people like these plans. Changes will happen in five years. This will make west Nicosia a better place.

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