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Paphos Municipality to Conduct Studies for Coastal Front Protection

Published February 19, 2026, 12:45
Paphos Municipality to Conduct Studies for Coastal Front Protection

The Municipality of Paphos will immediately commission studies to protect the coastal front, with the aim of implementing permanent constructions and interventions that will solve the problems caused by the recent weather conditions. The Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforou, visited the affected area with the Municipality’s technicians and stated that the Municipal Authority cannot remain inactive. The goal is to protect shops and citizens’ property from natural disasters, through substantial and permanent solutions, avoiding “quick fixes and patches”. The studies will determine the necessary interventions to address the problem at its root. The Municipality emphasizes that supporting and protecting citizens is a priority, without creating new problems. While acknowledging the power of nature, it stresses the need to take the correct precautions. The Municipal Authority is committed to implementing permanent projects that will shield the area from the effects of extreme weather events.