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Animal rights activists plan protest in Paphos against animal abuse
Paphos, Pafos, Cyprus · Nov 1, 2026
Is it still on?
SOONAnnounced for Nov 1. Not started yet.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Protesters object to ongoing animal cruelty, pointing out that poisoning, shooting, and abandonment continue despite being illegal.
- What they want
- They demand zero-tolerance enforcement of animal protection laws by the Cyprus government and tougher prosecutions.
- What changed
- Oct 31: Organisers announced a scheduled demonstration at Paphos harbour starting Sunday at 4pm.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Enforce animal protection laws with zero tolerance
- Apply animal welfare legislation in full
- Pursue tougher prosecutions for animal abuse
- Deliver justice for animals
What authorities say
No official response reported in the sources.
The full story
Animal rights campaigners are scheduled to hold a demonstration at Paphos harbour to protest against animal abuse and demand stricter application of welfare laws. According to social media statements by the organisers, the action is organised to question why illegal acts such as the poisoning, shooting, and abandoning of animals persist on a daily basis. The participants intend to press the Cyprus government for zero-tolerance enforcement of animal protection legislation, tougher prosecutions, and justice for animals. The gathering is planned to begin at 4pm.