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Fight between farmer and tourists over off-road vehicles
Three people were injured and hospitalised after a fight between tourists and farmers in the Paphos district on Sunday. The incident occurred around 4.30pm when 20 people travelling in 10 off-road...
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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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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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British tourist dies after car veers onto pavement in Paphos
A 67-year-old Briton was killed on Friday after he was hit by a car, which reportedly veered onto the pavement on Poseidonos Avenue in Paphos. The incident happened at around 2.20pm while the man, who...
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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 hotel manager talked into coming down from roof (Update 2)
The manager of a hotel in Paphos spent hours on the roof of his establishment threatening to jump on Tuesday after the Guardian of Turkish Cypriot properties decided to reallocate an adjacent premise...
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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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Paphos protests proposed new cathedral in town centre
A protest against the creation of a new Cathedral to be built in Paphos town hall gardens was held Thursday evening. The contentious issue was the first item slated to be discussed at Thursday night’s...
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Dispute over new Paphos cathedral likely to end up with cabinet
The rejection on Thursday night by Paphos municipal council of a proposal to build a new cathedral in the gardens of the town hall, is likely to see the matter ultimately put before the council of...
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Jewellery and coin collection stolen from Emba home
Gold, jewellery and a collection of coins were reported stolen from a house in Emba on Saturday night. According to the police, the owner of the house reported that unknown people broke into the house...
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Two explosions in Paphos
Two explosions occurred in Paphos late on Monday evening. A bomb exploded outside a house while a Molotov cocktail was thrown at another house. At 11.15pm, a device exploded at the main entrance of a...
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Photo competition launched for Paphos installation
Photographers from around the world are invited to submit photographs for an annual competition in Paphos that aims to exhibit large pictures in outdoor public spaces. Organised by the Paphos branch of...
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Peace gathering and fund raiser for Sri Lanka bomb victims
The Sri Lankan community of Paphos is inviting the public to attend a peace gathering and fund raiser on Sunday in support of the victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. The gathering will...
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President to inaugurate Paphos’ historic Ibrahim’s Khan
The historic Ibrahim’s Khan in the heart of Paphos old town will be officially inaugurated by President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday. The free event, which will be open to the public, includes a...
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Family in desperate bid to fly British father home from Paphos
A Go fund me page has been set up by the family of a seriously ill British expat to raise 50 thousand pounds to fly him back to the UK for treatment. He is currently in hospital in Paphos. Paul...
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Restaurant review: Monastiroui on the Hill, Kallepia, Paphos
By Sarah Coyne With the weather warming up and our usual eating haunts filling up with visitors to the island, now is the time to hit the road and venture into cooler climes. Monastiroui on the Hill in...
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Anastasiades opens newly-renovated Ibrahim’s Khan
President Nicos Anastasiades opened the newly renovated Ibrahim’s Khan in the centre of Paphos on Friday night, congratulating all the local officials for their work on its restoration. He said:...
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Yeroskipou beach facelift nearly there
The finishing touches are being added to the new beach bars in Yeroskipou that will open next week, according to the mayor. The municipal beach is undergoing a massive facelift and is ‘unrecognisable...
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Police arrest man who fired shot during fight
Paphos police on Monday evening arrested a man after a shot had been fired during an argument earlier on. A 39-year-old man reported to police that at around 7.10pm, another man, 57, fired a shot while...
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