Cyprus Court Blocks Sale of Greek Cypriot Properties by Turkish Cypriot Man
The Administrative Court has upheld a government decision preventing an 88-year-old Turkish Cypriot man from selling three properties in Mouttagiaka, Limassol. Intelligence reports revealed that the man occupies Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, leading to the blocking of his sale requests. The properties were inherited under strict conditions that maintained state guardianship unless explicit approval was granted.
Investigations by the Central Intelligence Service showed the man claimed to live in London since 1961 to circumvent restrictions. However, evidence including satellite imagery and official documentation confirmed his residence in Greek Cypriot homes in Kyrenia and Karavas for the past two years. The Interior Ministry rejected his sale applications between 2013 and 2020, supported by findings of multiple property transfers within occupied areas.
Judge Elita Gavriel ruled against lifting guardianship controls, emphasizing that state authorities are not bound to accept title deeds issued by the breakaway regime when contradicted by official security findings. Some of the affected plots remain leased for agricultural use or to displaced Greek Cypriots, reflecting the ongoing protection of property rights under state control.
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