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Audit: Problems and Gaps Identified for Mines Service in Paphos

Published March 17, 2026, 08:11
Audit: Problems and Gaps Identified for Mines Service in Paphos

A recent audit report reveals problems and gaps in the Paphos Mines and Quarries Service, including non-compliance with the terms of the Special Ecological Assessment Report for the creation of a new quarry zone in the community of Androlikou, which has already affected protected species. The report also highlights delays in licensing procedures, gaps in the implementation of European and national frameworks, as well as undocumented calculation of guarantees. The Audit Office emphasizes the need for rational and sustainable management of Cyprus's mineral wealth.