Acting mayor of Paphos addresses recurring issues in Psarochori park

On August 14, 2026, the acting mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforou, issued a public statement regarding the deteriorating conditions in the Minoos area of Kato Paphos, commonly known as Psarochori. Despite recent cleanup efforts, the park remains a site of neglect and unauthorized habitation.

According to official reports, the area was cleared two months ago, and a follow-up site inspection was conducted just one week before this announcement. However, the park has quickly reverted to a state of disorder, with individuals continuing to reside in public spaces and significant amounts of waste accumulating. Onisiforou characterized intermittent cleaning efforts as ineffective, describing them as "piecemeal interventions" that fail to resolve the core issue.

He has called for a coordinated and permanent strategy involving all relevant state services. While the mayor emphasizes the need to protect public and communal spaces, he also expressed a commitment to resolving the situation without unfairly targeting vulnerable individuals, suggesting that the integration of social support structures is necessary to address the root causes of the living situation in the area.