Stadiums narrowly avoid closure: KOA and owners agree on CCTV, deadline set for March 2027

The Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA) has reached an agreement with stadium owners to resolve ongoing issues regarding CCTV surveillance systems in first-division stadiums. Under the new roadmap, owners must complete necessary technical upgrades by March 30, 2027, with specific deadlines set for October and November 2024 to assess requirements and initiate procurement. While this agreement temporarily avoids stadium closures, the financial responsibility for the upgrades remains under discussion as the government pushes for better security and spectator identification capabilities.