False alarm triggers evacuation at Paphos mall

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, an alarm was activated at a shopping mall in Paphos, leading to a precautionary evacuation of the premises. Staff and visitors exited the building calmly following internal protocols. The Paphos Police Directorate confirmed shortly after the event that the system was triggered by a technical error. Authorities conducted necessary inspections at the scene and found no threats or security issues. The mall resumed normal operations shortly after the incident was resolved. Video footage of the evacuation was later circulated on social media, including by local figure Kyriakos Foti Savvas. The police released an official statement to prevent the spread of misinformation regarding the nature of the event.