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At the same time, it can contribute to the smooth operation of businesses and activities that are important pillars of the economy. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Mandate stipulates, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the conditions for the location of the Housing Units of Collective Accommodation;<br \/>\n\u2022 the areas in which this development may or may not be allowed;<br \/>\n\u2022 the development restrictions;<br \/>\n\u2022 the minimum requirements for accommodation spaces and common areas;<br \/>\n\u2022 the provisions for parking spaces;<br \/>\n\u2022 as well as other operational and urban planning issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full text of the Order is attached.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oeb.org.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0395\u03a0\u0399\u03a3\u03a4\u039f\u039b\u0397-\u03a0\u03a1\u039f\u03a3-\u03a6\u039f\u03a1\u0395\u0399\u03a3-\u039f\u0395\u0392-\u0391\u039d\u0395\u0393\u0395\u03a1\u03a3\u0397-\u03a3\u03a4\u0395\u0393\u0391\u03a3\u03a4\u0399\u039a\u03a9\u039d-\u039c\u039f\u039d\u0391\u0394\u03a9\u039d-\u03a3\u03a5\u039b\u039b\u039f\u0393\u0399\u039a\u0397\u03a3-\u0394\u0399\u0391\u039c\u039f\u039d\u0397\u03a3-23.06.2026.pdf\">LETTER TO OEB: CONSTRUCTION OF COLLECTIVE HOUSING UNITS 23.06.2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TheEmployers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) informs you that the Department of Urban Planning and Housing of the Ministry of Interior sent to OEB the Order of the Minister of Interior no. 5\/2025, which concerns the construction and operation of Housing Units of Collective Accommodation. 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