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Dynamic action promised over Paphos cathedral
Dynamic action will be taken to oppose a decision taken by the mayor of Paphos and the municipal council on Monday evening to back a proposal to construct a cathedral in the gardens of the town hall....
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Pissouri residents now fear electrocution
Residents of the Limnes area in Pissouri, where a continuous and accelerating land slippage has caused homes to crumble, now face the added danger of electrocution as electricity cables are pulled to...
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Bar review: Baracas lounge, Paphos
With the promise of summer just around the corner, thoughts turn to beach life, al fresco dining and venues with a view. Step in the recently revamped Baracas lounge on the Chlorakas seafront, which...
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‘No more mockery it’s a landslide’
RESIDENTS of Pissouri whose homes are crumbling due to a landslide, and their supporters, are continuing to press for action and are calling on the state to stop wasting time and to assume...
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Time to make our rich history more visitor friendly
The Roman mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world, but the visitor experience is lacking By Bejay Browne THE Antiquities Department is looking at ways to improve the visitors’...
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Paphos cat lady needs help after fall leaves her bed-bound
The Paphos cat lady has made a desperate plea for help from volunteers after a bad fall has left her incapacitated and unable to look after the one hundred and sixty or so strays she feeds and cares...
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Restaurant review: Laona Restaurant, Paphos
The heart of Paphos old town has been upgraded and now provides great accessibility for pedestrians wandering the narrow streets and alleyways. And one of the best established restaurants here is...
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World’s oldest scuba diver marks 100 dives in Latchi
THE world’s oldest scuba diver, the irrepressible 95-year-old Ray Woolley, will celebrate 100 dives in Latchi this weekend. Woolley, who lives in Limassol and has dived all over the world, says he is...
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Paphos charity walk to highlight the perils of drink-driving
For the second year running, Paphos will take part in a charity event next month to raise awareness of the tragedies caused by drink-driving. The second annual Dr Yiota Demetriou – The Dancing Queen...
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Soldier to run three marathons in aid of kidney patients
The Paphos Kidney Association has started a fund-raising campaign in support of a soldier who aims to run three upcoming marathons, in full combat gear, in order to raise 70,000 euros to kit out a...
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Single family clings on in crumbling estate
The long fight for compensation for the owners of crumbling homes in Limnes, Pissouri may be better known but it’s all too familiar for the single family holding on in Armou, Paphos By Bejay Browne...
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Nine pet dogs and cats poisoned in Argaka street, eight dead
Pet owners living on a street in Argaka in Paphos have been left reeling after seven dogs and two cats were poisoned over the weekend. Only one dog survived. Poison was placed along the roadside, some...
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Greens say historic bridge in danger of collapse
A historic bridge in Paphos, dating back to at least the 1600s, is in danger of collapse despite previous government assurances that it would be restored, according to Green Party MP, George Perdikis....
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Syrian boy returns to Cyprus months after brain tumour operation
An eight-year-old Syrian boy living in Paphos returned to Cyprus on Thursday with his father, after undergoing a life-saving operation for a brain tumour in Germany. Ahmed Al Shiko was rushed to...
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Paphos flower festival adds a touch of theatre
The annual Anthestiria Flower Festival will take place in Paphos on Sunday in the centre of the town, starting off with a theatrical offering. “It is an original and creative way to present the flower...
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Paws dog shelter host open day on Saturday
Paws dog shelter in Paphos will hold their annual open on Saturday and are hoping to raise much-needed funds to support the animals and also to re-home them. This event, now in its fourth year is a...
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Public hearing for illegal Peyia supermarket
A supermarket in Peyia that was built without planning permission will be the subject of a public hearing on Friday in connection with a request for planning application relaxations. According to an...
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Vinyl is back – bazaar returns to Paphos
The second vinyl bazaar in Paphos will be held on Saturday and will see music lovers from all over the island gather at Craft Bar to browse the collection of new and used records, turntables and...
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Antiquities dept blamed for Paphos museum’s continued closure
The mayor of Paphos accused the Antiquities Department of incompetence on Wednesday for failing to complete the renovation of the archaeological museum which remains closed for the third year. “Here we...
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Scars of civil war mark Syrian family in Paphos
Eight-year-old Bilal needs surgery four years after Idlib bomb injury By Bejay Browne Over the eight years of Syria’s civil war, Bilal’s story has become all too familiar. The eight-year-old boy was...
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