Cyprus's Fishing Heritage on the Brink as Catches Dwindle and Infrastructure Falters

EN C1 3 min read Jan 17

Paphos, Cyprus – The once-vibrant fishing profession in Cyprus, a cornerstone of coastal communities for generations, is facing an existential crisis, teetering on the precipice of obsolescence. A confluence of ecological degradation and persistent infrastructural shortcomings is systematically eroding the livelihoods of professional fishermen, particularly in the picturesque harbour of...

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