Volunteers from both sides of Nicosia gathered on Saturday to clean up the city in an event marking World Cleanup Day.
Key facts
- •The cleanup event took place on Saturday morning in and around Nicosia’s old town.
- •The initiative was organized by Let’s Do It! Cyprus and supported by the Green Action Movement.
- •Nicosia mayors Charalambos Prountzos and Mehmet Harmanci both participated in the cleanup.
- •The Indian high commission provided t-shirts featuring Mahatma Gandhi for all participants.
- •Mayor Harmanci noted that environmental pollution on one side of the city affects the other.
Dozens of volunteers participated in a bicommunal cleanup operation in and around Nicosia’s old town on Saturday morning. The event, held to mark World Cleanup Day, involved participants collecting litter from both sides of the divided capital.
Organizers and Support
The cleanup was organized by the environmental non-governmental organization Let’s Do It! Cyprus with support from the Green Action Movement. Nicosia mayors Charalambos Prountzos and Mehmet Harmanci both participated in the initiative and received thanks from the organizers for their support.
International Involvement and Statements
The event received backing from the Irish ambassador in Nicosia, Sarah Hamilton. Additionally, the Indian high commission provided participants with t-shirts featuring Mahatma Gandhi. Mayor Prountzos stated that the initiative sends a positive message about society's ability to drive change, while Mayor Harmanci emphasized the need for cooperation to address shared environmental challenges.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Cyprus Mail.
