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Third novel from Paphos-based author
By Bejay Browne AN award-winning writer is launching his third novel at Technopolis cultural centre in Paphos next week. ‘Odd One Out’ by South African born Greek Cypriot, Paul Lambis, is a...
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Grape growers brace for low prices as glut continues
By Bejay Browne THOUSANDS of grape growers around the island will find out later this month if their entire yearly production of indigenous xynisteri will be bought by the Sodap cooperative, the...
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Peyia community shocked by hit and run
Residents and authorities in Peyia are shocked at what appears to be a deliberate hit and run that took place in the area early on Sunday morning. Robert Birch, known as Charlie, 39, a British tourist...
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Fatal hit-and-run raises safety issues in Peyia
A group of Peyia officials, residents and business owners are requesting a permanent police presence and other measures on the busy Coral Bay strip to curb excessive drinking and unruly behaviour...
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The power of art in a public space
Two sculptures have become synonymous with Paphos, being photographed hundreds of thousands of times and shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Little Fisher Boy and Sol Alter, a homage to...
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‘Paw-ty’ to celebrate dog friendly hotel in Paphos
A Paphos hotel is holding its first dog party on Friday and the public and their dogs are invited to attend. The ‘Paw-ty’, as it’s being promoted, will celebrate Almyra Hotel on Poseidonos Avenue in...
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Bar review: The Britannia Pub, Paphos
The Britannia bar and restaurant in Kato Paphos is a popular meeting point for both expat and holiday makers, mostly Brits, who like the taste of home. Set up in a traditional British pub style – the...
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Pafilia given green light for Paphos Marina
In a convoluted bid process which has seen the highly anticipated new marina in Paphos being passed from developer to developer, a final decision has given the project to Pafilia. The bid for the...
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No need for high rise buildings in Paphos district
After it was revealed this week that Paphos municipality has received ten applications for high-rise buildings, a 500-strong group Movement to Save Paphos says there is no need for such construction in...
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Paphos to host beach water polo tournament
Paphos’ second annual beach water polo tournament will take place later this week with 25 International teams taking part. Organised by Cyprus Athletic Tourism- an independent company- with the support...
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Timothy’s Art Bar closed down
Supporters of a local bar in Paphos which has been a stalwart of the cultural and nightlife scene for around twenty years, have started a petition to get it reopened after it closed its doors for good....
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Hostile pedlars targeting shoppers at supermarkets
By Bejay Browne Street sellers in Paphos’ main supermarket car parks are aggressively hassling shoppers to buy their products, mostly windscreen wipers, and seem to be targeting lone shoppers in...
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Urgent help needed to feed Paphos needy
By Bejay Browne Supporters, volunteers and donations are urgently required to help feed 120 families in Paphos, according to a new local charity. ‘Saint George’s Solidarity’ was officially registered...
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‘Baby Zoe’s’ father arrested by immigration, despite valid work permit
By Bejay Browne THE father of a baby who was treated in Israel in 2013 in a life-saving operation after the minister of health stepped in, has been arrested for a second time in Paphos, under...
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Baby Zoe’s father moved to Menoyia detention centre
The lawyer of the father of a baby who had a life-saving operation in Israel in 2013 after the minister of health stepped in, is appealing his arrest to the supreme court and the ombudswoman,...
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Military wounded fall victim to tourist boom
A non-profit organisation offering donated holiday homes to injured or traumatised military personnel is short of properties this year, due to the increase in tourists holidaying in Paphos. The...
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Town planning approves permit for Geroskipou high rise
The town planning department has approved a permit to construct two 12-storey buildings and 122 apartments in Geroskipou in Paphos as part of the Peninsula Resort project, Atum Developments said in a...
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New renal unit for Paphos hospital ‘on the way but no time-frame yet’
By Bejay Browne Three million euros has been approved by the government to construct a much-needed renal unit at Paphos General Hospital. The decision was confirmed to the Cyprus Mail by Minister of...
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Ministry steps in to pay for treatment of Paphos teen traffic victim
By Bejay Browne The ministry of health has stepped in to cover the hefty costs of travel to Germany and rehabilitation and recovery of a Paphos teenager who was seriously injured in a road accident in...
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Council repairs roads after Sapa refuses to pay
The road network in the tourist area of Kissonerga in Paphos is being repaired and resurfaced after work by the sewerage company Sapa left them in a terrible state, according to the local community...
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