Young children suspected of killing missing puppy
A group of Paphos youngsters are suspected of killing a seven-month old puppy which was reported missing to the government veterinary services a few days ago. He was found at the weekend, dead under a...
View ArticlePaphos mayor’s refusal to okay new plan leaves lifeguards without equipment
The mayor of Paphos is digging in his heels and refusing to sign up to a new national lifeguard plan, leaving local lifeguards without necessary lifesaving equipment. Mayor of Paphos Phedonas Phedonos...
View ArticleIllegal fly-tipping out of hand in Kato Paphos
THERE is a serious problem with illegal fly-tipping in one of the main tourist areas of Paphos, according to residents and holidaymakers. The practice has now got out of hand, posing a health hazard...
View ArticlePopular beach ‘held hostage’ to developer
A stand-off between Peyia municipality and Leptos developers has left visitors to the popular blue-flagged Coral Bay beach without access to kiosks and forced to use stinking toilets. The two kiosks...
View ArticleFederation of European women pilots to visit Cyprus for first time
A group of eight or so women from the Federation of European Women Pilots – FEWP– are visiting Cyprus for the first time next month and during their trip will also award a membership to a British...
View ArticlePaphos bus strike lifted, ministry says (updated)
A bus strike over unpaid salaries in Paphos that had entered its fourth day was lifted Friday following negotiations, the transport ministry said. In a statement on Friday afternoon, the ministry said...
View ArticlePreparations start in Paphos for Cyprus International Film Festival
Preparations are already underway in Paphos for the 13th Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) to be held in the coastal town in June. CΥIFF offers new and upcoming directors in multiple sectors...
View ArticleGangs targeting wealthy Paphos homes
By Bejay Browne WORRIED homeowners in a wealthy Paphos village are considering employing a private security firm as a measure against what they say is a rising spate of burglaries in the area. On...
View ArticlePaphos woos reporters to promote Ryanair Jordan route
PAPHOS is hosting a group of prominent journalists and bloggers from Amman in Jordan to highlight the new flights connecting the two cities. Head of the Paphos regional board of tourism, Nasos...
View ArticleRenowned Turkish Cypriot artist opens exhibition in Paphos
Renowned Turkish Cypriot artist Umit Inatci will open his first solo exhibition in Paphos later this week at the Municipal Art Gallery. Inatci spent his formative years in Moutallos, Paphos, although...
View ArticleBar Review: Otto Dieci, Paphos
If you fancy a night out under the stars Otto Dieci in Paphos is a good place to try out. Set down a small alley in the heart of the newly renovated Paphos old town, Otto Dieci has become a stalwart of...
View ArticleNew sculptures to be unveiled at Geroskipou Park
By Bejay Browne TEN new sculptures will be unveiled to the public on Saturday at a dedicated park established in Geroskipou last year, as part of the official ‘Pafos2017’ cultural capital programme....
View ArticleTwo men and their wheelbarrows walk for cancer charity
By Bejay Browne A unique, quirky charity initiative will see two men and their wheelbarrows walk from Paphos to Limassol and back in a bid to raise as much cash as possible for a local charity. Kevin...
View ArticleRussian expats demand action over crime
TWO demonstrations protesting against increasing levels of crime in Cyprus took place in Paphos and Limassol on Monday morning. Organiser and Paphos resident, Irina (surname withheld), told the Cyprus...
View ArticlePaphos Muslims left with no worship space for Ramadan
Muslims in Paphos are calling on authorities to speed up ongoing upgrading work in the area of the Paphos Mosque, which has almost ground to a halt, saying it is affecting their ability to pray and...
View ArticlePride events to be held in Paphos for first time
FOR the first time events will be held in Paphos to mark Cyprus’ fifth Pride Festival, currently underway. Accept LGBT Cyprus’ representative in Paphos, South African Cypriot Zac Theophanous, is...
View ArticlePublic invited to protest against GMOs (Updated)
By Bejay Browne Two events protesting against the dangers of genetically modified organisms – GMOs- will take place on Saturday, one in Paphos and one in Nicosia. According to an announcement from...
View ArticlePaphos bar manager arrested for third time over ambiguous noise-level rules
By Bejay Browne A popular wine bar in Paphos old town is appealing to the authorities to give them clear guidance on acceptable noise levels after the manager was arrested this week for the third time...
View ArticleEuphoria art land explodes onto the landscape
By Bejay Browne A stunning, unique project nestled in the Limassol countryside is offering guests the opportunity to experience the tranquillity of nature whilst immersed in a melting pot of...
View ArticleRenal unit at Paphos hospital receives new machine
By Bejay Browne THE renal unit at Paphos general hospital has taken delivery of a state of the art dialysis machine, made possible by a donation from a local charity. According to Graham Brown, the...
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