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Nikos Longinos Appointed National Coordinator of Civil Protection

Published March 11, 2026, 09:08
Nikos Longinos Appointed National Coordinator of Civil Protection

Fire Chief Nikos Longinos was appointed today as the National Coordinator of Civil Protection, as announced by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides. The appointment was made as part of a broader effort to upgrade and strengthen civil protection in Cyprus, in accordance with European standards. At the same time, a bill was approved for the creation of a National Civil Protection Mechanism, which will operate under the supervision of the National Coordinator. The reform began in 2023 with the aim of creating an upgraded framework for coordination and cooperation between involved services, for more effective crisis management.