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Crying Out of Desperation from Mobile Camera Operators: "Are They Waiting for the First Death?"

Published March 13, 2026, 12:11
Crying Out of Desperation from Mobile Camera Operators: "Are They Waiting for the First Death?"

Mobile camera operators in Cyprus are expressing strong concern for their safety and working conditions through an anonymous letter. They report working in an environment of daily insecurity and extreme pressure, often in isolated and dark locations, without adequate protection. They cite incidents of violence, such as Molotov cocktail attacks, beatings, and shootings, while also pointing to a lack of public information about the system, which exacerbates tension. The workers accuse the managing company of negligence in protecting personnel, arguing that the priority is the continuous operation of the system. In addition, they report exhausting working hours, reaching 220-240 hours per month, and the psychological pressure caused by working in isolated locations. They also express dissatisfaction with the lack of intervention from the competent state services, such as the Ministry of Labor and the Department of Labor Inspection, questioning the role of the state in protecting their health and safety. The workers emphasize that they are not responsible for imposing fines and call on citizens not to direct their anger at them. The letter is a cry of desperation from the operators, who fear that a tragic accident will need to happen before their concerns are taken seriously. They demand immediate action to protect them and improve their working conditions, as well as public awareness of the difficulties they face.