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Finance Ministry Reports Illegal Raffle for Monastery in Cape Greco

Finance Ministry Files Complaint Over Illegal Raffle for Monastery Construction

In a recent development that has stirred controversy, the finance ministry has taken action against an unauthorized raffle aimed at raising funds for the construction of a monastery in the protected Cape Greco area. The raffle, intended to support the building of Ayios Ephraim and Ayia Aikaterini monastery, was brought to public attention when Green Party leader Giorgos Perdikis shared an image of the raffle ticket online.

The raffle, which has been circulating in the Famagusta region, stands accused of multiple violations. Not only does it lack the necessary details such as the name of the organizer, but it also breaches regulations that prohibit fundraising for monastery construction without proper authorization. The Constantia-Famagusta Bishopric has been notified of these infractions.

Michalis Papadopoulos, an administrative officer from the finance ministry, expressed concerns during an interview with Alpha TV. “As shown on the raffle ticket, the publisher is not specified. When a raffle ticket is issued, an association or commission is named and is required to be named. Here we have a raffle that is both a bit of a raffle and a bit of a fundraiser,” Papadopoulos explained, highlighting the ambiguous nature of the initiative.

Further investigation revealed that no application for a fundraising license had been filed. Loizos Hadjivassiliou, from the interior minister’s office, affirmed that not only was there no application, but any such request would be outright rejected due to the location’s environmental protection status.

The situation has escalated to the point where an enforcement notice has been issued, demanding the demolition of any illegal structures and the restoration of the site. The notice gives a deadline of April 10, 2024, for these actions to be completed. This decisive response underscores the government’s commitment to preserving the integrity of protected areas and enforcing the law.

As the story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between development and environmental conservation, and the importance of adhering to legal procedures in all fundraising activities.

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