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Emergency Sirens Sound at Paphos Airport Amid Drone Fears

3/15/2026

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Valentinos Pangalos activated emergency sirens at Paphos International Airport on March 2 due to a suspected drone attack.
The incident follows an Iranian-made drone hitting a British air base, raising security concerns on the island.
Residents, especially the elderly, expressed fear and confusion as civil defense received a surge of calls.
President Nikos Christodoulides acknowledged the need for improvements and announced plans for better crisis response and shelter construction.

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Valentinos Pangalos activated emergency sirens at Paphos International Airport on March 2 due to a suspected drone attack.
The incident follows an Iranian-made drone hitting a British air base, raising security concerns on the island.
Residents, especially the elderly, expressed fear and confusion as civil defense received a surge of calls.
President Nikos Christodoulides acknowledged the need for improvements and announced plans for better crisis response and shelter construction.