Early this morning, crews of the Nicosia Municipality cut trees in Makarios Avenue.
When asked about the issue, the Municipality said the cutting was part of the wider planning for Makarios Avenue and it has been known from the very beginning. As noted the Municipality had received permission by the Forestry Department.
According to the same source, most of the trees cut were very old, while approximately 300 new trees will be planted in the area.
(philenews)