Changes to Civil Protection and Public Shelters in Cyprus
March 11, 2026
The government aims to address gaps in Cyprus's civil protection through proposals to be presented at today's Cabinet meeting. Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou acknowledged shortcomings in the shelters and cited staffing issues that hindered inspections. As a result, 200 shelters were removed from the SafeCY platform for not meeting standards. A citizen information program will be established to help locate public shelters in emergencies. The immediate alert system via 112 is expected to be operational by summer.