Charcoal producers in Cyprus
© Thodoris Tzalavras - Charcoal producers in Cyprus

 

A day in the life of the remaining charcoal producers of the Pyrgos region in Cyprus.

Hard-pressed by cheap coal imports competition as a result of the "free market" and pressured by the government to relocate due to new environmental regulations and constant complains form other locals, the few remaining charcoal producers struggle on.

 
 
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