Awaken the spirit at new festival
A new cultural awareness festival will take place in Paphos old town on Sunday to celebrate all kinds of artistic expression. The free event, which aims to become a regular annual fixture, will be held...
View ArticlePhotographic exhibition highlights Paphos
A new photographic exhibition highlighting the work of a local photographer will open in Tala gallery later this month. Themes within a Theme of Paphos by Tala-based photographer John Delaney will open...
View ArticleOrganised gangs targeting Paphos homes
That the Paphos village of Tala has not reported a single robbery in the past month should be good news, but residents have been warned they must not become complacent. The respite – which comes after...
View ArticleExpat Brits wanting to join Brexit drama advised to arrange proxy votes
By Bejay Browne With no end in sight to the Brexit drama and an early general election looking ever more likely, British expats in Cyprus who want a say in the momentous events engulfing Britain are...
View ArticlePublic urged to unite to protect antiquities in Yeroskipou
Members of the public are being urged to attend a protest on Saturday aimed at protecting an area of rich and significant archaeological interest in Yeroskipou. Organised by the district committee of...
View ArticleReview: Estrella, Paphos
The Estrella brand started in Greece and the popular venture is enjoying success with franchises in Cyprus. In Kato Paphos, the Estrella World Street Food concept is an all-day breakfast and brunch...
View Article‘Cyprus-China air links needed’, officials say during Paphos visit
An official delegation of officials from China’s Jiangxi province visited the Paphos municipality on Friday and were received by the mayor, according to a municipal spokesman. Phedonas Phedonos,...
View ArticlePaws dog shelter annual sponsored raft race takes place Saturday
An annual raft race that raises funds for Paws dog shelter in Paphos will get underway in Paphos on Saturday. The event will start at 10am at Bonamare Beach bar in Timi, Paphos. The first race is at...
View ArticlePaphos attracts foreign TV productions, including Hungary’s ‘Love island’
A SWEDISH TV show will be filmed in various areas of Paphos over the coming months, according to the Paphos regional board of tourism. “We have, in the context of our activities for promotion and...
View ArticleA week of walking and cycling in Paphos
Town marks European mobility week European mobility week will be highlighted in Paphos from Monday with a number of events organised by the local municipality. Cities across Europe will participate in...
View ArticlePaphos’ China Park being inaugurated on Wednesday
The inauguration of ‘China Park’ in Paphos will take place on Wednesday with a huge cultural event as Chinese artists are flying in especially to perform. The event will be open to the public, a...
View ArticlePaphos reels from Thomas Cook collapse
British holidaymakers in Paphos affected by the collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook expressed their concerns on Monday ahead of repatriation flights, including running out of medication, airport...
View ArticleFree WiFi and touch screen information platform for Paphos old town
Free WiFi and touch screen installations are on the way for Paphos old town, the municipality said on Tuesday. The contracts were signed on Tuesday morning by the mayor and the contractor, M. Georgiou...
View ArticleThree new regeneration projects planned for Paphos
Three new regeneration projects which will create more pedestrian areas in Paphos will be presented to the public at an open meeting held in the town on Wednesday. The planned projects will cost around...
View ArticlePaphos dogs swim for animal charity
Dog owners are being invited to enter their canines into a sponsored dog swim due to take place in Paphos next week. The event will raise money for ‘Alex’s Farm of Strays,’ a non-profit organisation,...
View ArticlePaphos hotels count the cost of Thomas Cook collapse
By Bejay Browne Paphos hoteliers have been the hardest hit by the collapse earlier this week of Thomas Cook with some reliant on the tour operator for up to eighty per cent of their bookings. “We have...
View ArticlePaphos can cater for 250,000 visitors this winter
Despite winter closures, around 12,000 tourist beds in Paphos will remain available to accommodate 250,000 visitors between December and March, according to the Paphos regional board of tourism. “The...
View ArticleThe man bringing vital emergency first aid to Polis village
When 67-year-old Justen Karlsson realised that it can take up to 25 minutes for an ambulance to reach a sick or injured person in Lysos, the village near Polis where he lives, he knew what he should...
View ArticleNeo Chorio urged to be patient amid delayed upgrading works
Local authorities in Neo Chorio are urging villagers to be patient amid ongoing upgrading works which have caused massive disruption to the centre of the village all year. In March, a number of...
View ArticleReview: Nature Café, Paphos
I came across Nature cafe restaurant completely by chance while driving near the sea caves area of Peyia looking for somewhere to stop off for a quick drink. This venue stood out as a welcoming, well...
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