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SOS from Paphos Professional Fishermen

Published January 16, 2026, 06:19
SOS from Paphos Professional Fishermen

Professional fishermen in Paphos are expressing serious concerns about the decline in fish stocks and the disappearance of certain species. They believe the traditional fishing profession is at risk. The reasons they cite include new technology, overfishing, sea pollution, and illegal fishing. Furthermore, they state that the problems in Paphos are greater compared to other provinces due to the limited access hours to the Kato Paphos harbor. They are requesting upgrades to the harbor infrastructure, parking space, housing for the Association, and a space for the direct sale of fresh fish to consumers. Their requests, which have been submitted for years, remain unanswered.