Man arrested for burglary, theft of €5,000 in Paphos
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and taken into custody in connection with a burglary case in Paphos. The burglary was committed on Sunday between 10 am and 5pm, and the owner of the house said...
View ArticleArmed robbery and car theft in Paphos
An armed robbery was committed in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Paphos. According to police statement the 44-year-old victim reported the incident which happened around 2 am. The victim claimed...
View ArticleMan arrested for burglary and theft in Paphos
A 32-year-old in Paphos was remanded for eight days after he was arrested for a series of burglary and theft cases. According to Paphos police spokesperson Michalis Nicolaou, a total of 11 warrants...
View ArticleUN refugee agency says death of Syrian who drowned off Cyprus ‘heartbreaking’
The Unhcr on Friday expressed sadness by the news of the death of a young Syrian man off Paphos’ northwest coast on Thursday while attempting to reach Cyprus. The man was reportedly on one of two...
View ArticleTourist abducted and robbed in Paphos
A 27-year-old tourist was being treated for his injuries at Paphos general hospital overnight after he was allegedly attacked and robbed. Police were informed of an injured person at Paphos general’s...
View Article‘Run Around Paphos’ race back after two-year hiatus
Popular running event, ‘Run Around Paphos’ is back after a two-year interruption due to the measures implemented to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Runners set off at 9am on Sunday morning at...
View ArticleWeekend Escapes: Episode 4 “Blue Lagoon”
In the fourth instalment of “Weekend Escapes,” the alluring waters of the Blue Lagoon on the north-western tip of Cyprus take centre stage, set against the backdrop of the Akamas National Park. The...
View ArticleTwenty-two year old motorcyclist injured in collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist, who was injured in a road collision on Monday afternoon in Paphos, is being treated at the Paphos general hospital. According to police statement, a 32-year-old driving a...
View ArticleMan in Paphos arrested for illegally altering his motorcycle
Police officers in Paphos arrested a motorcycle driver at 10.30pm on Thursday after discovering he had installed on his vehicle a mechanism to conceal his licence plate. The man, a 21-year-old, who was...
View ArticleWeekend Escapes: Episode 5 “Pafos Historical Sites”
Every location has a unique narrative to tell. “Weekend Escapes” ushers you into the series’ next exciting chapter, which highlights Pafos’ rich historical landmarks. The Pafos Archaeological Park and...
View ArticleBiker dies after collision with car in Paphos
A 37-year-old man who was in critical condition after being injured in a road collision while driving a motorcycle in Paphos on Saturday, died on Sunday, police said. The accident happened on Chlorakas...
View ArticlePolice in Paphos investigating a case of kidnapping and assault
Police in Paphos are investigating a case of alleged kidnapping and assault against a 25-year-old, who reported two men attacking him late on Tuesday. The man said he was in a vehicle outside Paphos...
View ArticlePaphos gets smarter with launch of parking app
Another step has been taken towards converting Paphos into a smart city with the introduction of a smart parking management system on Friday. The project, co-financed by the European Union and the...
View ArticlePermit issued paving the way for work to begin on Paphos AUB campus
The urban planning permit for the construction of the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Paphos has been issued, Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has said. The agreement between the municipality of Paphos...
View ArticleArrest after gunshots fires outside Paphos nightclub
A 21-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Monday by the Paphos district court over a case involving the threat of physical violence, illegal possession and transportation of a firearm and...
View ArticleChurch close to securing ‘OK’ for luxury hotel
The archbishopric is close to getting the green light for building a five-star hotel in Geroskipou, Paphos, at an estimated cost of €100 million. Filed years ago, the initial paperwork was held up...
View ArticleMan arrested for Paphos pensioner theft
Police proceeded with the arrest of a 35-year-old resident of Paphos, to facilitate investigation into the case of theft, assault, and causing actual bodily harm. The incident happened at noon on July...
View ArticleArrest made for gun threat at Paphos nightclub (update)
Paphos police are continuing intensive investigations into a case of threats and illegal possession of a firearm that occurred outside a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday. Following the arrest of...
View ArticleBritish tourist found unconscious in Paphos hotel pool
A 21-year-old British tourist is in a critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Paphos general hospital after he was found floating unconscious in the swimming pool of a hotel in the Tombs of...
View ArticleDriver jailed for two years for fatal hit-and-run
A 42-year-old man has been jailed for two years after the Paphos district court found him guilty of causing a fatal hit-and-run which took place in 2017. The court case took five years as the man...
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