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Akrotiri / Sirens Will Sound Regularly, It's Being Done on Purpose - The Reason for This Tactic

Published March 5, 2026, 17:21
Akrotiri / Sirens Will Sound Regularly, It's Being Done on Purpose - The Reason for This Tactic

A new alarm sounded on Thursday afternoon (05/03) in Akrotiri, which ended quickly without any threat being detected. The Minister of Justice, Konstantinos Fytiris, announced that the sirens will sound regularly in Akrotiri, as part of a preventative tactic to familiarize people with protection procedures, even if anxiety is caused by false alarms. According to the Minister, this tactic will continue as long as the conflict in the Middle East lasts. The goal is to warn people so they know when and how to protect themselves. Most residents returned to their homes after the alarm, while the Minister stressed that Cyprus is one of the safest countries in the region, due to the equipment it has. Mr. Fytiris met with local authorities in Akrotiri, assuring that the Ministry of Justice is ready to assist in security matters and cooperate with the Police, Fire Service and British Bases. He expressed his satisfaction with the composure of the residents and the smooth return to normalcy. The Minister also stated that Cyprus has a high level of security and that the situation is being closely monitored. The regular activation of the sirens aims to prepare the population and avoid panic in the event of a real threat.