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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Spreads in Lesbos and Cyprus
Healthcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+4in-cyprusnewsbeastavgiekathimerini2d ago7 sources

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Spreads in Lesbos and Cyprus

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has led to over 100 infected farms in Lesbos, Greece, and spread to Cyprus with its first pig infection. The situation has prompted a quarantine in Lesbos and a visit from politician N. Androulakis to address farmers' concerns.

Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed
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Storm Erminio Batters Greece, Causes Fatal Flooding, Saharan Dust Shrouds Crete; Emergency Services Overwhelmed

Storm Erminio has caused significant disruptions across Greece, including landslides, widespread flooding, and a man's death near Athens. Emergency services have received over 1,100 calls, primarily in Attica and Crete, as heavy rain, gale-force winds, and a Saharan dust storm continue to batter the country.

Four Remanded in Paphos Over Burglary and Theft
Worldcyprus-mail19d ago

Four Remanded in Paphos Over Burglary and Theft

Four individuals, aged 16, 24, 25, and 30, have been remanded in custody for five days by the Paphos district court following their arrest in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts.

Ayia Marina Chrysochous Becomes Third Paphos Dam to Overflow
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprus23d ago2 sources

Ayia Marina Chrysochous Becomes Third Paphos Dam to Overflow

The Ayia Marina Chrysochous dam in Paphos overflowed on Saturday morning, marking it as the third of eight dams in the district to reach capacity following recent heavy rainfall, an event deemed environmentally significant for the region.

Hikers rescued from Avakas gorge
Environmentcyprus-mailin-cyprus25d ago2 sources

Hikers rescued from Avakas gorge

The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm on Wednesday.

UK’s Doughty to visit Cyprus on Wednesday
Politicscyprus-mail1mo ago

UK’s Doughty to visit Cyprus on Wednesday

The United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty is to visit Cyprus on Wednesday, according to reports. The Cyprus News Agency reported that Doughty will land at Paphos airport on Wednesday afternoon, before visiting the British Akrotiri air force base, and then travelling to Nicosia to meet Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, House President […]

Paphos plans public fire safety awareness event for fire safety week
Environmentcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos plans public fire safety awareness event for fire safety week

Awareness and information activities on fire prevention and safety were discussed during a meeting on Friday between the Paphos municipality and members of the fire brigade in Paphos. The meeting focused on coordinating a public event to be held as part of fire safety week 2026, scheduled for April 20 to 26. Acting Paphos mayor […]

Alleged terrorist couple deported to Estonia
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Alleged terrorist couple deported to Estonia

The 28-year-old Azerbaijani man and his 27-year-old Estonian partner who were arrested over terrorism allegations in Cyprus have been deported to Estonia, local media reported on Friday. The pair had been in arrested on suspicion of terrorism after allegedly monitoring and photographing Israeli properties in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos and remained in custody for two […]

Driver of mobile traffic camera van reportedly attacked; company car damaged
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprus1mo ago2 sources

Driver of mobile traffic camera van reportedly attacked; company car damaged

A 36-year-old employee of a traffic camera company reported to the police that around 2:40 this morning, while conducting a traffic camera check on the Paphos-Limassol highway near the Koukli exit, he was approached by a vehicle with three people inside. One of the individuals asked to speak with the driver, and when the victim […]

Two evenings with an exceptional pianist
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Two evenings with an exceptional pianist

Acclaimed Cypriot pianist Yiannis Georgiou is about to take over the stages of Cyprus again this March as he is ready to present two solo recitals in Paphos and Nicosia.

Paphos officials discuss abandoned vehicles, upgrades in industrial area
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos officials discuss abandoned vehicles, upgrades in industrial area

The removal of old and abandoned vehicles and improvements to infrastructure in the industrial area of Paphos were among the issues discussed during a meeting on Tuesday between acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou and members of the committee representing the municipality’s industrial zone. The meeting addressed daily operational issues, with participants emphasising the need for better […]

Cyprus is a safe destination, tourism dep. minister insists
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus is a safe destination, tourism dep. minister insists

Cyprus “was, is, and will always be a safe destination” for tourism, Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis said on Sunday. He was speaking on the sidelines of the day’s Cyprus Marathon, which was held in Paphos, and said that the marathon in and of itself “is a very important message, that tourism activity in our […]

Tychikos a non-issue says church, patriarchate not interested
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Tychikos a non-issue says church, patriarchate not interested

The issue of ousted Paphos bishop Tychikos exists no more and, once the Church of Cyprus charter has been revised, a new bishop will be elected, archbishopric spokesman Christakis Efstathiou said on Friday. Tychikos had been indefinitely suspended by the Holy Synod following his decision to appeal to the civil courts over his removal from […]

Police investigate €89,816 cryptocurrency investment scam in Paphos
Financein-cyprus1mo ago

Police investigate €89,816 cryptocurrency investment scam in Paphos

Police in Paphos are investigating a new case of online investment fraud after a 66-year-old man reported losing nearly €90,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme. According to the Cyprus Police, the complaint was filed on Tuesday with the Criminal Investigation Department in Paphos. The 66-year-old told authorities that unknown individuals contacted him through various online communication […]

Paphos targets German tourists at ITB Berlin
Businesscyprus-mailvijesti-me1mo ago2 sources

Paphos targets German tourists at ITB Berlin

Paphos is stepping up efforts to deepen its footprint in the German market, as the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) takes part in ITB Berlin, held from March 3 to 5. According to an announcement, the presence at the Berlin exhibition comes as regular and charter flight schedules from Germany to Paphos expand for the […]

Reports of smoke near Dhekelia base following drone warnings
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Reports of smoke near Dhekelia base following drone warnings

Reports of smoke rising near the British Sovereign Base at Dhekelia emerged on Monday afternoon, following a series of regional drone alerts and localized evacuations. GEOINT analysts from the Faytuks Network reported observing smoke approximately 1 kilometre east of the Dhekelia base perimeter. The sighting occurred shortly after security warnings were issued regarding potential drone […]

Cyprus airports cancel flights as US and Israel strike Iran
Worldaftonbladet24urhotnews+1in-cyprus1mo ago4 sources

Cyprus airports cancel flights as US and Israel strike Iran

Flights to and from Cyprus’s two international airports are being cancelled after the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. Airport operator Hermes Airports said 250 passengers have been affected so far. All flights between Larnaca and Israel have been cancelled. At Paphos, Air Haifa services and Ryanair flights to Amman have also […]

Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Police probe alleged mass dog killings at Paphos shelter

Paphos police are investigating allegations that multiple dogs were illegally killed at a private shelter, with a formal complaint triggering a criminal probe. The complaint, made public by municipal councillor Kyriakos Savvas on Friday, alleges that dogs were put down on five separate dates between January 27 and February 16, including claims that 40 animals […]

Paphos Man Arrested for 2024 Car Theft
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos Man Arrested for 2024 Car Theft

A 41-year-old man from Paphos, Cyprus, has been arrested in connection with the theft of a car in October 2024, which was recovered two days after being stolen.

Car Catches Fire While in Motion in Paphos
Worldcyprus-mail26d ago

Car Catches Fire While in Motion in Paphos

A 52-year-old driver's car caught fire in Emba, Paphos, in the early hours of Thursday, causing damage to the front of the vehicle before the fire brigade extinguished it.

Things to do on Thursday, March 19
Culturein-cyprus1mo ago

Things to do on Thursday, March 19

Cyprus has a full cultural calendar on Thursday, with screenings, concerts, lectures, theatre performances, auctions and exhibitions running across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.

New exhibitions in Larnaca and Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

New exhibitions in Larnaca and Paphos

The island’s art scene welcomes two new art exhibitions this week, this time in Larnaca and Paphos. On Friday, March 20, the Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery presents the retrospective exhibition by Andreas Paraskevas titled Testimonies of an Unseen Time. Curated by Suzana Anastasi, the exhibition brings together works spanning more than three decades of artistic […]

Cyprus’s first coast guard unit to be based in Paphos
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Cyprus’s first coast guard unit to be based in Paphos

Cyprus is to establish an independent coast guard, consolidating the country’s fragmented maritime surveillance capabilities under a single service headquartered at the Andreas Papandreou Base in Paphos, after Cabinet approved the proposal yesterday. Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris presented the proposal, which sets out the operational model for the new service and the […]

Man Jailed for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Paphos
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Man Jailed for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Paphos

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Cyprus after being found guilty of a fatal hit-and-run accident in November 2023 that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Goga Partsvania from Georgia. The Paphos district court imposed concurrent sentences of 12 months.

Desalination plants supply 80 per cent of Cyprus’ drinkable water
Environmentcyprus-mail1mo ago

Desalination plants supply 80 per cent of Cyprus’ drinkable water

The water development department (WDD) reported on Tuesday that desalinated water now covers roughly 80 per cent of Cyprus’ total water needs, with daily production from all units reaching around 245,000 cubic metres. Five permanent desalination plants operate in Dhekelia, Larnaca, Vasiliko, Episkopi and Paphos, alongside two mobile units in Kissonerga and Moni. Two additional […]

Man attacked after spotting stolen motorbike in Paphos
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Man attacked after spotting stolen motorbike in Paphos

A 27-year-old man reported to police that his motorbike was stolen while parked outside the apartment building where he lives in Paphos. Police said the complaint was filed around midday on Sunday after the vehicle was taken from outside the building. At around 6 pm the same day, the complainant spotted the motorbike on Evagora […]

Letymbiotis denies there was ever a ‘suspicious object’ in skies above Lebanon
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Letymbiotis denies there was ever a ‘suspicious object’ in skies above Lebanon

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Wednesday afternoon denied that there had ever been a “suspicious object” in the skies above Lebanon, after two Greek F-16 fighter jets which were stationed in Paphos were scrambled earlier in the day. He said that “all the required protocols were immediately activated” and that “two aircraft operated for a […]

Spring market in rural Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Spring market in rural Paphos

Paphos will get to indulge in arts and crafts this weekend as the Spring Makers Market is on at the Metochi of Polemi (Polemi Cultural Centre). The Centre, The Willow Kitchen & Bar and The Makers Space organise a one-day market this Sunday, running from 10am to 4pm. Inspired by the success of its inaugural […]

Paphos steps up security after airport evacuation
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Paphos steps up security after airport evacuation

Paphos has sharply increased security measures across its vital infrastructure following yesterday’s surge of fear that forced a temporary evacuation of the airport and neighbouring communities.

Pafilia Plaza: a new landmark rising in the heart of Paphos
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Pafilia Plaza: a new landmark rising in the heart of Paphos

There are moments in a city’s evolution when a development does more than introduce new residences, it reshapes the way people experience urban living. Pafilia Plaza is one such moment for Paphos. Positioned in the vibrant centre of Kato Paphos, just steps from the Mediterranean Sea, Pafilia Plaza introduces a new standard for property in […]

Cyprus authorities order immediate evacuation of Akrotiri as UK bases declare new security threat
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+2balkan-webin-cyprus1mo ago5 sources

Cyprus authorities order immediate evacuation of Akrotiri as UK bases declare new security threat

The Ministry of Interior has ordered the mandatory evacuation of the Akrotiri area on Monday afternoon after a security crisis at the neighbouring British Sovereign Base Area (SBA). Following a direct instruction from the Interior Minister to the Mayor of Kouris at 12.33 pm, residents were told to abandon their homes immediately, with many having […]

Paphos police find 36kg cannabis stash
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos police find 36kg cannabis stash

Paphos police on Sunday announced they had found a 36kg cannabis stash after carrying out an operation in collaboration with the drugs squad Ykan. The drugs were found in a dried up river bed on the Akamas coast after police followed a tip off on February 25. The drugs were found in a sealed plastic […]

Candidates Chess Tournament Preview
Culturedelo28d ago

Candidates Chess Tournament Preview

Darja Kapš provides commentary ahead of the highly anticipated Candidates Chess Tournament in Paphos, where participants will compete to determine the challenger for the world champion title.

No prosecution yet in Phedonos domestic abuse case, media publishes more documents
Politicscyprus-mail1mo ago

No prosecution yet in Phedonos domestic abuse case, media publishes more documents

Insufficient evidence has been gathered to prosecute suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos in the case regarding the alleged domestic abuse of his wife, police representative Marina Christodoulidou said on Wednesday, before local media outlets published documents they claim constitute hard evidence of the alleged crimes. “After the completion of the investigation, the file was placed […]

Police warn drivers after fog and debris hit Cyprus roads
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Police warn drivers after fog and debris hit Cyprus roads

Police are urging drivers to take extra care on Cyprus roads because of the weather conditions affecting parts of the road network. On the Limassol-Paphos highway, near the tunnel, soil and rocks have fallen onto the road surface in both directions. Dense fog is also affecting the Nicosia-Limassol highway from the Kofinou area to Limassol, […]

Cyprus: Nο longer a flight risk?
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus: Nο longer a flight risk?

How many people fly in and out of Cyprus each year? Take a guess. A million? 10 million? The actual figure is staggering: close on 13 million passengers pass through Larnaca and Paphos airports every 12 months! Now, how many do you think arrive by sea? Because Cyprus, after all, has an astonishing maritime history; […]

Macron, Mitsotakis in Cyprus on Monday
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Macron, Mitsotakis in Cyprus on Monday

French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will both travel to Cyprus on Monday. The Elysee palace announced that both will visit Paphos, and that “the aim will be to strengthen security around Cyprus and in the eastern Mediterranean with our European partners, with a view to contributing to de-escalation in the […]

Epstein documents with claims against Trump released
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Epstein documents with claims against Trump released

The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

Poland remains key market as Paphos boosts tourism drive
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Poland remains key market as Paphos boosts tourism drive

Paphos is promoting itself in Poland this week as it looks to draw more visitors from one of Cyprus’ fastest-rising tourism markets and deepen its appeal as a year-round destination. Specifically, the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is taking part in a series of professional workshops and presentations in Katowice and Warsaw from March 10 […]

Traffic alert: Lane closure in Paphos-Limassol highway tunnel after crash
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Traffic alert: Lane closure in Paphos-Limassol highway tunnel after crash

A road collision involving only material damage occurred a short while ago on the Paphos – Limassol highway. The accident took place inside the tunnel, resulting in the closure of the right lane to traffic. Drivers are urged to be extremely careful and to comply with the instructions of traffic police officers on duty at […]

Failures identified in Paphos shelter system, authorities pledge improvements
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Failures identified in Paphos shelter system, authorities pledge improvements

A district meeting on shelters and civil protection was held on Friday in Paphos, where authorities identified gaps in preparedness that they pledged to address immediately. President of the Paphos district self-government organisation (EOA) Charalambos Pittokopitis chaired a meeting with representatives from the police, fire brigade, civil defence, water development department, electricity authority, Cyta, district […]

US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East
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US-Israel-Iran war: Latest developments in the Middle East

Get the latest updates on the Middle East war, including explosions in Tehran, Iranian missile launches at Israel, and strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-israel-iran-war-latest-developments-in-the-middle-east/

Further Greek military aircraft lands in Paphos
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Further Greek military aircraft lands in Paphos

A C-130 transport aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force has landed in Paphos on Monday night, making it the fifth Greek airliner to have arrived on the island since the beginning of the week, the Cyprus…

French Rafale jets may deploy to Cyprus as Greek frigates set to guard power plant and Paphos airport
WorldaftonbladetFrance 24in-cyprus+1star-kenya1mo ago4 sources

French Rafale jets may deploy to Cyprus as Greek frigates set to guard power plant and Paphos airport

French Rafale fighter jets could deploy to Cyprus, the deputy government spokesman said on Monday, as the island scrambled to reinforce its defences following a day that saw an Iranian drone strike RAF Akrotiri, a second wave of drones intercepted, Paphos airport evacuated and an IRGC general threaten to bombard the island with missiles. Yiannis […]

Communities near Paphos Airport on high alert as evacuation plans considered
Worldtvn24in-cyprus1mo ago2 sources

Communities near Paphos Airport on high alert as evacuation plans considered

Communities neighbouring Paphos International Airport have been placed on high alert for potential evacuations following reports of an incoming aerial threat on Monday afternoon. The community councils of Timi and Mandria are reportedly studying evacuation plans for their residents as a precautionary measure. The move comes after security authorities received information regarding a possible strike […]

Woman injured after car overturns near Yeroskipou
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

Woman injured after car overturns near Yeroskipou

A 58-year-old woman was injured in a traffic accident on Monday shortly after 7am on the highway near Yeroskipou, while travelling towards Paphos, police said. According to police, the vehicle she was driving skidded and overturned. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. An ambulance and fire brigade were dispatched to the scene to […]

Buggy driver dies after plunging 40 metres off road in Paphos
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Buggy driver dies after plunging 40 metres off road in Paphos

A buggy driver has died after his vehicle veered off a road in the Paphos district and plunged into a ravine around 40 metres deep, police said. The incident occurred on the Kathikas–Peyia road, where the vehicle left the road at a double bend under circumstances that are still being investigated, according to police. Fire […]