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Concern over falling tourism numbers
PAPHOS tourism authorities are concerned because Cyprus is no longer one of the first choices as a destination for visitors. Citing official data and world tourism trends, Nasos Hadjigeorgiou,...
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New equipment for Paphos lifeguards but ‘proper’ towers needed
Lifeguards at Coral Bay are welcoming the news that that the mayor and local authorities in Peyia have responded quickly to requests for a jet ski, rescue boat, spinal board and other medical...
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New statue for Paphos old town centre from renowned artist
Paphos municipality has given the go-ahead for a new sculpture of a young girl with a hula hoop to be placed at the entrance of a recently created children’s playground in the heart of Paphos’ old...
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Paphos woman held in drugs and antiquities case
A 30-year-old woman was remanded for six days on Thursday by the Paphos district court in connection with illegal possession of drugs and antiquities. According to the police, a drug squad operation on...
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New sculpture of young girl placed in Paphos
A new sculpture of a young girl by renowned Paphos artist Yiota Ioannidou was placed outside a children’s play area in the heart of Paphos old town on Friday. Titled, ‘The Circle,’ it depicts a small...
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Police arrest suspected drug dealer
Paphos police on Monday arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with possession of drugs after he crashed his car in a bid to avoid a check. Drug squad officers spotted the man — who had a pending...
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Police arrest man in connection with possession of drugs and antiquities
Paphos police arrested a 38-year-old man on Monday night in connection with illegal possession of antiquities and drugs, for which his female partner, 29, had also been detained last week. According to...
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Bar review: Beatriz café, Paphos
Beatriz cafe Bistro is found in a quiet corner of Paphos old town and is a charming venue. Open seven days a week, this family run cafe is found at the entrance to the recently renovated Ibrahim’s...
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Visits to Paphos restaurants down 10 per cent
Visits to Paphos’ bars and restaurants are down by ten per cent this August, the head of the shop-owners’ federation (Osika) Fyros Thrasyvoulou said on Saturday. Thrasyvoulou said last August...
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High-tech cleaning equipment for Paphos
Paphos municipality has received a high-tech piece of equipment worth €80,000 to help ensure the town is spruced up and clean. The equipment consists of an agricultural tractor with factory loader,...
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Restaurant review: Ristorante Bacco, Paphos
There is a now a plethora of eateries to enjoy in Paphos and many don’t bat an eyelid if you turn up slightly dishevelled and weathered from the beach, after all we are a seaside town. However, it’s...
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Paphos museum to re-open by year’s end says minister
Paphos archaeological museum will operate as normal before the end of 2019, the communications and works minister said on Friday. The delay in re-opening the under renovation museum was due to the late...
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€10 million to be spent on Paphos schools in next three years
Education Minister Costas Hambiaouris said €10m would be allocated in the next three years for schools in Paphos, as he toured the district on Saturday to inspect various ongoing projects. “Our aim is...
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Paphos municipality seeks help tracking down the homeless
Paphos Municipality is seeking information on homeless people as their number increases. The help of local residents is being sought so the municipality can locate homeless people sleeping in abandoned...
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Game of Thrones star holidays in Cyprus
Game of Thrones star John Bradley West has just been on holiday in Paphos, leaving for home on Monday, he announced on social media. The 30-year-old star, who played Samwell Tarley in the series,...
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Police seeking hunting dog thieves
Police on Wednesday were trying to identify two people suspected of stealing six hunting dogs in Peyia, Paphos. According to police, at around 1am a suspicious car was spotted on Lara Avenue in Ayios...
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Organised 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...
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Paphos municipal staff vote to strike
Employees of Paphos municipality will strike later this month unless a collective agreement is signed by the municipality of Paphos. “The plan is to have a 24-hour strike on September 24 unless...
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Review: 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...
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‘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,...
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