Maria Papa Addresses Weaknesses in Shelter Management
March 23, 2026
Maria Papa, the former Director of Civil Defense, blames the Ministry of Interior for not promoting her recommendations regarding the upgrading of shelters. In a Facebook post, she discusses the need for modernization and reinforcement of the shelter sector, highlighting the weaknesses of the current system. She explains that the issue of shelters is critical for the protection of the civilian population, especially in a country like Cyprus with geopolitical challenges. She details her interventions to the leadership of the Ministry of Interior and stresses the importance of policy preparedness. Her statement aims to clarify the facts surrounding the management of the shelter program.