Filenews 13 August 2025 - by Dora Christodoulou
Of particular importance is the policing in Paphos this summer season. The observed spike in tourist traffic is considered a given that it will create a new record of visitors in the summer season of 2025, which is why and in parallel with the efforts of tourism operators for the smooth processing of the tourist season, the Paphos Police Directorate is already implementing a plan that was developed for policing the tourist areas so that the summer can pass without unpleasant and defamatory situations for the city and the province.
The campaign so far has been more than efficient, according to city and provincial bodies, since unlike the daily anti-social phenomena and news of the police bulletin in other districts, serious police incidents have been completely absent in Paphos for many days. Based on the planning that has been prepared and is being implemented in recent weeks, the presence of the Police in the city and the suburban areas of Paphos is particularly evident with the aim of consolidating the law and the feeling of security of the citizens. This practice will continue uninterruptedly, officials stressed to "F", given that we are in the summer tourist season and traffic in Paphos is increased on a permanent basis.
Patrols of the Paphos Police Directorate are therefore on a daily basis on the streets, making complaints about traffic violations, taking care of the prevention of serious illegalities and criminal actions, but also coming into contact with young people, mainly to keep them away from anti-social activities and dangerous practices on the streets.
The Assistant Police Director of Operations of the Paphos Police Department, Michalis Nicolaou, speaking to "F", pointed out the importance of the Police's cooperation with society to enhance security and law.
The Paphos Police Department, Mr. Nicolaou said, expresses its satisfaction with the response of citizens to its campaigns to date and continues its efforts to prevent and inform the public, in view of the summer season when the number of visitors to Paphos will be particularly increased.