Restaurant review: Sala-Thai, Paphos
I firmly believe that restaurants were invented to make the world a slightly better place and that’s exactly what Sala-Thai does. Situated next door to La Vigna, the Italian restaurant which is another...
View ArticleRescued refugees transferred to reception centre
More than 100 refugees rescued on Wednesday evening off the island’s north-west coast — among them a baby born at sea — will be transferred to the Kokkinotrimithia reception centre in Nicosia, the...
View ArticleRemand for man running illegal casino in Paphos
A 53-year-old Paphos man was remanded in custody for three days on Friday in connection with operating an illegal casino that adjoined his convenience store. Police said they caught the suspect, using...
View ArticleNew road for Neo Chorio after 25 years
AN upgrading project dating back 25 years finally came to fruition on Tuesday when officials signed a contract to construct a bypass road in Neo Chorio village in Paphos. A spokesman for the local...
View ArticlePaphos kidney unit working overtime
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS renal unit is appealing to the ministry of health to expand the centre as the number of patients needing lifesaving dialysis treatment is increasing so much nurses are having to...
View ArticlePeyia neighbourhood watch a shadow of its original self
By Bejay Browne FRUSTRATED residents of Peyia in Paphos that were so proud of their neighbourhood watch scheme – the first on the island – have formed a new community-based organisation because they...
View ArticleMan accused of molesting niece remains in custody
PAPHOS court on Wednesday ordered that a 54-year-old, being detained in connection with sexually molesting his niece, 12, remain in custody until the next hearing, which was set for December 5. The man...
View ArticlePeyia mayor: I fully support neighbourhood watch scheme
Referring to the article ‘Peyia neighbourhood watch a shadow of its original self’ (Sunday Mail, November 20), it has recently come to light that various election candidates may be attempting to...
View ArticlePaphos municipality Christmas festivities kick off on Saturday
Paphos municipality’s Christmas festivities will kick off with the town’s lights being turned on on Saturday. “The celebrations are being upgraded this year to stimulate the Christmas atmosphere in...
View ArticleCouple wanted in assault case
Paphos police are looking for a Greek-Cypriot couple in connection with an attack Tuesday evening against an Italian man, permanent resident in Cyprus. According to the 27-year-old Italian, the couple,...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Tweedies, Paphos
It takes enormous amounts of hard work to seem effortless; artists of all sorts practice and practice again so that when the moment comes they are able to deliver the goods with consummate ease. At...
View ArticleExpat vote a decider in Peyia
THE expat vote in the upcoming elections could be decisive in choosing a mayor for Peyia in Paphos, home to a large number of foreign residents, according to officials. Linda Leblanc, who is standing...
View ArticleLife-giving and courage has no age limit in Hearts of Gold
A SELFLESS life-giving act and a courageous young boy were awarded this year’s ‘Hearts of Gold Cyprus’, at a ceremony held at Palia Ilektriki cultural centre in Paphos on Friday. The Jasmitha Award for...
View ArticleInvestigation into bomb attack against prosecutor continues
Paphos police investigating a bomb attack at the home of a state prosecutor have questioned a number of people, without however anything incriminating turning up, it emerged on Tuesday. Investigations...
View ArticleWanted couple
Police on Thursday released a photo of a couple wanted in connection with theft in Paphos and appealed to the public for help in identifying and locating them. “Two individuals, a man and a woman, are...
View ArticleThieves make off with petrol station pay machine
Thieves stole a pay machine from a Paphos petrol station using a truck and attempted to do the same in Peyia, police said on Thursday. “It was reported to police by the owner of a Paphos petrol station...
View ArticleAnnual Boxing Day swim to raise funds for charity
THE traditional Boxing Day swim will get underway in Paphos again on Monday when dozens of swimmers, most of them sponsored, will plunge into the water to raise money for charity. For the ninth year in...
View ArticleBar review: Technopolis 20, Paphos
If you are looking for something a little different, a great place to enjoy a coffee while soaking up a creative vibe is Technopolis 20 in Paphos, which has established itself as a go to venue for all...
View ArticleNeophytou pledges support to Androlykou farmers
DISY President Averof Neophytou met with the only Turkish Cypriot community leader in the government controlled areas, Androlykou mukhtar Ezgur Hassan Moustafa on Friday, and pledged to help resolve...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Kingfisher Tavern, Paphos
I have over the years tried almost every fish restaurant within easy driving distance of my home and after countless forays into what I always hope will be a piscatorial wonderland, I invariably return...
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