Establishment of the Coast Guard Service in Cyprus for Better Coordination
March 18, 2026
The Coast Guard Service of Cyprus is being established to consolidate six state services under a single agency. Its purpose is to improve the management of maritime zones and combat illegal activities such as smuggling. The new service aims to ensure greater efficiency and coordination among various organizations. Furthermore, part of the operational costs will be covered by EU funds. Services being transferred include the Port Police and the Air Operations Unit.