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Evacuation Order Lifted in Akrotiri, Cyprus

Published March 13, 2026, 09:13
Evacuation Order Lifted in Akrotiri, Cyprus

The Ministry of Interior has decided not to extend the evacuation order in the Akrotiri municipal district, following an assessment of the latest data. The decision was made in consultation with the Mayor of Kourion and the Deputy Mayor of Akrotiri. However, the area remains on high alert and the situation will be continuously reassessed. Civil Defence teams will continue to patrol the area as a precautionary measure. The decision marks a return to normalcy for residents, while the Ministry of Interior assures that timely measures will be taken if a new need arises.