On Tuesday, January 21, at noon, a balcony of an apartment building collapsed in the Germasogeia area of Limassol, causing panic among local residents. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident. Immediately after the incident, representatives of city planning and municipal services arrived at the scene and began to ensure the safety of the house and conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the collapse. The incident once again brings the issue of unsafe buildings to the forefront of the agenda in Cyprus, especially in light of the ongoing debate about new bills aimed at improving the work of administrative committees. Authorities plan to tighten requirements for regular inspections of buildings, including conducting "Construction Sites" to prevent similar incidents in the future. The systematic fall of balconies in Cyprus highlights the need to carefully check the static reliability and safety of buildings and take action to avoid accidents that threaten the lives of citizens. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are urging residents to be vigilant and not walk under the balconies of buildings and residences.
Source: elemesos.com
