Oil spill reported at Kato Paphos harbor

A significant oil spill has polluted the waters of the Kato Paphos harbor, stretching from the pedestrian walkway to the medieval castle area. Authorities were alerted to the incident after local business owners and fishermen observed dark oil patches on the water surface. Preliminary investigations by officials point to a malfunction in a storage tank belonging to the Cyprus Ports Authority located behind their facility. It is suspected that waste oil entered the harbor through the drainage system. While reports primarily indicate a mechanical failure, some local sources have not ruled out the possibility of intentional damage. Response teams have been mobilized to contain the spill and clean the affected maritime area. No damage to fishing vessels has been reported, as the incident was traced to land-based infrastructure. Further investigations into the exact cause are ongoing.