Acting mayor of Paphos condemns post-festival littering

Angelos Onisiforou, the acting mayor of Paphos, has criticized the significant amount of litter left behind following the Kataklysmos festival events. Describing the state of the area as shameful, he emphasized that citizens and business professionals have a basic obligation to respect public property and the environment. As a direct consequence, the municipality has warned that individuals or businesses responsible for such behavior in the future may be denied operating permits for next year's festival. The municipal cleaning staff successfully cleared the area shortly after the event, earning praise from the mayor for their rapid response and professionalism. Onisiforou published photos on social media to highlight the contrast between the irresponsible actions of some participants and the diligent work of municipal employees. The mayor reiterated that the city is not a landfill and called for improved civic responsibility. This incident has led to a formal review of expectations for future public event organizers.