Establishment of the Coast Guard in Paphos
March 17, 2026
The Cypriot Coast Guard will be based at the Andreas Papandreou Base in Paphos, following a government decision. It will take on responsibilities for monitoring, controlling, and enforcing legislation in Cyprus's maritime area. The establishment of the Coast Guard will involve merging services from various ministries for enhanced functionality. Funding for the project will primarily come from European funds. The goal is to strengthen maritime monitoring and security in the most efficient manner.