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Motorcyclist killed in Paphos
A 34-year-old man from Paphos died on Sunday after his motorcycle crashed into a car on the Fasoula to Nikoklia road at 11.30am. The man was transferred to the Paphos general hospital where he died...
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Tala events pulled after permission incorrectly granted
By Bejay Browne Concerted efforts to encourage people to visit the recently-upgraded Tala Square have suffered a blow after a string of planned events were cancelled by the local authorities, according...
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Girl electrocuted after touching power cable
The electricity authority said Wednesday it was investigating the circumstances in which a six-year-old girl was electrocuted in Paphos after touching a cable hanging from a pole. The girl was not...
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Second four-year-old almost drowns in new pool accident (Updated)
Two children on holiday in Cyprus are in critical condition after they almost drowned in swimming pools in separate instances in the space of 24-hours. On Wednesday afternoon, a boy, aged 4 was in a...
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Review: Temptations Tea House, Paphos
I recently stumbled across Temptations Tea House after a stroll around the new sculpture park in Yeroskipou in Paphos. Set just off the central square and behind the church of Ayia Paraskevi, the...
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Artisans move into Ibrahim’s Khan
By Bejay Browne A NUMBER of artisans and craftspeople are in the process of moving into the historic building of Ibrahim’s Khan in Paphos old town, determined to breathe new life into the recently...
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Renovated Markideio needs some tweaking
By Bejay Browne AS performances at the newly renovated Markideio theatre in Paphos get well underway, a lack of vital specialised staff has meant that the venue’s high-tech acoustics have yet to be...
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Restaurant review: Ouranos, Paphos
By Sarah Coyne There is a common understanding that for a business to continue to thrive it must evolve to suit consumers’ taste and present new products. The Annabelle Hotel, which was the first...
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Electronics seized from Paphos flat after German tipoff
A large number of fake credit cards, mobile phones, mobile phone cards, computers, printers and various other items were seized by police in an apartment in Kato Paphos on Tuesday. According to Paphos...
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Police arrest would-be robber
Paphos police arrested a 26-year-old man on Wednesday after a hooded individual threatened a kiosk owner with a knife and injured her. He was remanded for five days in court. The man, whose face was...
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Paphos fire is likely arson
The fire department said on Thursday that a fire raging in the Tsada area, Paphos, was likely a malicious act. Firefighers, as well as helicopters and aircraft, were deployed to put out the fire which...
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Abuse of a state positions is endemic in Cyprus
I wonder how the Law Commissioner would react if every unemployed person in Cyprus entered her office and used the facilities for their personal purposes? On the basis of your report dated May 31, I...
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Paphos improvement projects well underway says President
Plans for phase one of the Paphos to Polis road and the construction of a permanent desalination unit for the district are at an advanced stage, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday on an...
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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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Greek suspect in multiple crimes appears in court
Under strict security measures including armed police officers wearing bulletproof vests, a 30-year old man who was arrested on Friday was escorted to a Paphos court. The suspect is allegedly involved...
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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 police investigate theft by housemaid
Paphos police are investigating a case of alleged theft by a housemaid from her employer. According to police, a 59-year-old man reported on Monday that his domestic help took €650 from his home and...
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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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Restaurant review: The Marrakech Restaurant, Paphos
One of the great joys for me of living in the Mediterranean is the seemingly infinite variations of the same dishes. The different combinations of herbs and spices that produce the signature taste of...
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