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A ‘smart city’ in the making
Several programmes in Paphos are on the way to making life easier for those who either live there or are just visiting The municipality of Paphos has become the first local authority in Cyprus to...
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Man sought for fraud to remain in custody pending extradition hearing
A 59-year-old man arrested in connection with a financial fraud case will remain in custody until October 15 when a hearing for his extradition to Russia will begin, Paphos district court decided on...
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Cyprus missing out on Schengen benefits, Paphos economy still reeling
Cyprus’ inability to join the group of Schengen countries has adverse effects on its economy, Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) chairman George Mais has said. Speaking to the Cyprus News...
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Plans to upgrade Paphos Municipal Baths underway
Plans are full steam ahead for the renovation of the Municipal Baths in Paphos in a bid to upgrade the tourist product of the city and at the same time to meet the needs of its local inhabitants. The...
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Paphos extends campaign to attract more domestic tourism
Following the success of its summer campaign to attract domestic tourism, the Paphos regional board of tourism announced that it will be extending its inbound tourism promotion for a further three...
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Bygone era brought back to life in Kritou Terra
Recreating a traditional clothes-washing ritual in Kritou Terra is part of Paphos’s tourism strategy Paphos is renowned for its top-rated tourist attractions and sun-drenched beaches. A vacation...
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After ‘average’ September, Paphos hotels pin hopes on October
Paphos hotel capacity reached 55 to 60 per cent in September the district’s hoteliers said on Wednesday, expressing hopes for a better October. September has been an average month in terms of capacity...
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Paphos ERA Department Store faces uncertain future
Paphos district court has issued a final ‘ultimatum’ to ERA Department Store (formerly “Korivos”) in Paphos, to obtain the necessary special permits and licences from Paphos municipality and the...
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Paphos municipality signs deal to further upgrade old town
Paphos mayor, Phedonas Phedonos, signed a new contract aimed at the further improvement and aesthetic upgrade of the old town market area on Thursday, a municipality spokesperson told the Cyprus Mail....
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Speed up permits, Paphos hospitality venues urge mayor
The Paphos branch of the association of hospitality venues (Pasika) on Friday called on the town’s mayor Phedon Phedonos to intervene after 90 per cent of the hospitality venues in the area were forced...
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Paphos to award gold key to city to Polish President
A ceremony will be held at Paphos town hall this Friday to honour Polish President, Andrzej Duda. Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos will present him with a symbolic gold key to the city. “We are honoured...
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54 drivers booked in Paphos in 24 hours
Paphos police carried out a 24-hour coordinated road safety operation that lasted until 6am on Wednesday, resulting in 54 drivers being booked, 31 for speeding. Meanwhile, the Paphos cycling police...
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Two more arrests after illegal hunting of mouflons
Two more suspects, aged 22 and 32, were arrested in connection with the illegal shooting of two mouflons earlier this week in Paphos, raising the total number of arrests for the case to five, police...
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Network of Paphos-Greece sister cities to move forward
Tourism and trade cooperation were among the main topics discussed at a meeting of delegates from Paphos municipality and mayors of twinned towns in Greece, held in Thessaloniki, it was announced on...
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Good grape harvest after a terrible year
But state aid for troubled wineries has not quite been all it seems After a disastrous last year, a return of tourists, a good grape harvest and government support schemes have combined to improve...
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Paphos department store employees protest court closure order
A large number of employees protested a court decision on Monday to shut down the Era Korivos department store in Paphos, which would see around 200 people losing their jobs. The employees marched from...
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October best month for Paphos hotels in two years
The occupancy rate of Paphos hotels is at 75 per cent this month, the highest for the summers of 2020 and 2021, president of the Paphos Hoteliers Association Thanos Michaelides said on Tuesday....
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Paphos to host well-known long-distance runners from four European countries
Paphos regional board of tourism (ETAP), and organisers of the 23rd Logicom Cyprus Marathon, will welcome renowned long-distance runners to Paphos, in a coordinated effort aimed at promoting the region...
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Era workers canvass Paphos mayor in bid to save jobs
Era Korivos department store employees have canvassed Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos for support to avert the store’s closure and save their jobs. The court had in September given the business two...
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Paphos hoteliers call for better winter connectivity
Paphos hoteliers on Monday asked for improvements in the volume, coverage and frequency of flights to Cyprus for the winter months. An increase in winter flights can create impetus for more flights...
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