Investigation called for over alleged misuse of Turkish Cypriot property by non-refugee doctor in Germany
A complaint has been filed regarding a doctor residing in Germany who allegedly holds large parts of Turkish Cypriot property, farms the land, and receives agricultural subsidies without being a Greek Cypriot refugee. Nikos Kettiros, chair of the House refugee committee and AKEL MP, urged authorities to investigate the situation thoroughly, highlighting the involvement of the doctor's father, a civil servant managing the property.
Concerns about the mismanagement and exploitation of Turkish Cypriot properties have been repeatedly raised, with calls for a transparent and digitalized system to ensure fair treatment of beneficiaries requesting property repairs. Several MPs also emphasized the need for increased budgets, expedited inspections, and better resource allocation to address long waiting times for repairs and allocations.
The issue is part of broader challenges in managing Turkish Cypriot agricultural lands, where non-refugee farmers have reportedly cultivated thousands of acres and benefited from subsidies under previous oversight weaknesses. New ministry regulations now require written agreements for subsidy eligibility, aiming to curb misuse and ensure proper monitoring of these properties, which have been under state guardianship since the 1974 Turkish invasion.
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