Strays rounded up in Paphos to boost image

In order to reduce the amount of rubbish seen on Paphos streets, the number of cleaning crews has increased, Head of Sanitary Services at the municipality Christos Christou said on Tuesday.

Working morning, noon and night, the crews aim to increase cleanliness and reduce rubbish, which has been attracting “the largest” number of dogs seen in recent years.

To maintain a pleasant image for the sake of tourism, the municipality is collecting and transporting these stray dogs.

The goal, Christou stated, is to keep the city clean, especially because Paphos expects a high number of tourists in the coming months.

To prepare, crews are also repairing rubbish bins and sanitary facilities that have been destroyed by vandals.

They will also carry out increased controls of public swimming pools, taking samples of the bathing water more frequently, and people can expect the continuous presence of security and maintenance officers in city swimming areas.

The municipality’s efforts will continue throughout the summer to ensure that, despite high tourism traffic, regulations will be met.