Paphos reports damage from skateboarding. Four locations in the city.

A group of approximately 12 adults allegedly damaged public spaces in four locations in Paphos while performing skateboard tricks, according to Acting Mayor Angelos Onisiforou. He reported the matter to the police.

The city is said to have obtained photos and videos documenting the group's behavior. Onisiforou claims that the participants ignored repeated warnings, promising to leave, and then moving on to other public places.

After warnings, they were to change places

According to a city representative, the interventions did not end the problem. Skateboarders reportedly declared they were leaving the area and then continued riding in another part of Paphos.

In total, the application concerns four locationsHowever, the published information does not indicate their names or a detailed list of damaged infrastructure elements.

No estimate of the damage was provided. At this stage, the description of the incident is based on the city authorities' position, and the responsibility of individual individuals remains to be determined.

The city points to photos and recordings

According to Onisiforou, the photographic and video materials are available to the relevant authorities. They are intended to document the group's activities and help clarify the circumstances of the reported damage.

However, the fact that the police have been notified does not mean that any arrests or charges have been filed. No such actions have been announced in the available reports.

It has also not been publicly determined whether all members of the group were involved in causing the damage. The number of approximately 12 individuals describes the group identified by the city representative.

“It is important to respect the place you visit”

The acting mayor emphasized that public spaces are the shared property of residents. He appealed for respect for the city's infrastructure and for responsibility for any damage.

It doesn't matter where someone comes from. The important thing is that they respect the place they visit.

According to his account, the group came from abroad. However, the nationality of the participants and their country of arrival were not specified.

The allegations concern specific damage to infrastructure. The mere use of a skateboard does not constitute liability for the damage—it is necessary to determine what happened at each location.

Paphos has previously addressed the issue of protecting municipal property.

This is yet another case of damage to public spaces reported by Paphos authorities. In August, we reported on plans to expand surveillance in parks and other urban locations.

During that discussion, the local government highlighted the costs of repairs borne by residents and the need for more effective damage prevention. Data protection requirements and the proportionate use of cameras were also discussed.

Previous monitoring plans provide context for the current report. However, they do not, in and of themselves, confirm the course of the latest incident or the origin of the materials held by the city.

In this latest case, the most important steps will be to verify the evidence, determine the extent of the damage, and identify those responsible. For now, the city is reporting reports regarding four locations, without publicly determining the responsibilities of the group's members.