Mass protest planned against high cost of living, green taxation

A mass protest over the high cost of living is planned in Nicosia over the weekend, organised by Akel’s Social Alliance movement and backed by the Green party.

Among other things, the organisers highlight the imminent introduction of “green taxation” by the state in May, on top of already low salaries, a prolonged housing crisis and the high price of basic goods.

“We are protesting because [the matter of high