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 Airport is operating normally, according to Hermes Airports, the company that manages the facility, as reported by CNA.

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.

Greek frigates 'Kimon' and 'Psara' have sailed for Cyprus, and four F-16s are based in Paphos, as Athens and Nicosia are on increased readiness following attacks involving Iranian-origin drones.

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 […]

The US Embassy in Cyprus issued a warning to Americans regarding a potential drone threat in the Paphos area, leading to the evacuation of the local airport.

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 […]

A buggy driver sustained serious injuries after their vehicle veered off the road and plunged approximately 40 meters down a ravine in the Paphos district of Cyprus.

Police have launched an extensive land and air search operation in Paphos, Cyprus, for a missing 41-year-old mother of three whose car was found abandoned near the coast.

The case file regarding allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was on Thursday handed over to the legal service.

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Cyprus shortly after midnight, with its epicenter located southwest of Limassol and south of Paphos.

The Turkish Cypriot property management service is investigating a total of 110 contracts signed by the Paphos municipality for the use of abandoned Turkish Cypriot property in the town, according to reports on Wednesday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the interior ministry has also received files related to contracts signed by the Paphos municipality […]

In spring 2026, the world’s chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men’s and women’s Candidates Tournaments. This is the culmination of the road to the World Championship matches. The prize fund for the competition […]

In spring 2026, the world’s chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men’s and women’s Candidates Tournaments. This is the culmination of the road to the World Championship matches. The prize fund for the competition […]

Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with an alleged stabbing and assault in the Paphos district in the early hours of Sunday. Officers responded shortly after 3 am following reports that a patron at a premises in the district had been attacked. According to information gathered at the scene, the 42-year-old suspect, who […]

The Department of Public Works announced roadworks on highways in the Paphos and Larnaca districts on Wednesday. Maintenance on electronic signs will also be carried out on the Limassol-Paphos highway from 9 am to 5 pm.

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…

A Greek Air Force C-130 transport aircraft has landed at the 'Andreas Papandreou' airbase in Paphos, Cyprus, to provide technical support for four F-16 fighter jets, delivering specialized personnel and equipment.

A British sovereign military base in Cyprus and the country's second-largest airport in Paphos were evacuated after two drones flying towards Akrotiri were neutralized.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Major infrastructure projects in the Paphos district are progressing smoothly and without setbacks, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday during a meeting at the Paphos Chamber of…

Police in Cyprus are searching for a 41-year-old mother of three who disappeared from her Paphos home, with her car found abandoned near the airport and a helicopter deployed in the search.

Police have handed the investigation file on suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos to the Law Office, which will now decide whether to prosecute him over an alleged rape, a source told philenews.

A minor earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck near Paphos, Cyprus, late Wednesday night, with its epicenter located a kilometer north of the Paphos district.

Alexandros Jiang, a Cypriot councillor, has donated 14 cleaning handcarts, valued at €1,800 each and ordered from China, to the Paphos municipality to aid in city cleanliness.

The water situation in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus, is critical but manageable, as stated by Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis. Officials met to discuss water supply and irrigation strategies for the area.

A man was injured when his tractor overturned in the Tremithousa community of Paphos, Cyprus, prompting a rescue operation by the Fire Service.

The Paphos municipality on Sunday declared the carnival parade which took place in the town on Saturday an “absolute success”. “The parade was crowned with absolute success and perfect coordination, giving our town a full day of colour, rhythm, and excitement,” it said, while also pointing out that municipal crews cleaned the streets in the […]

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 […]

For a second consecutive day following the escalation of military operations in the Middle East, British airline EasyJet has cancelled its arrival at Paphos International Airport.

The Greek frigates 'Kimon' and 'Psara' have sailed from Salamis Naval Base for Cyprus, with F-16 pairs stationed in Paphos reported to be operationally ready.

Paphos International Airport in southwestern Cyprus was evacuated after its radar detected a suspicious object, leading to concerns amid heightened regional tensions.

A total of 48 flights between Cyprus and the Middle East were cancelled on Sunday, Hermes airports told the Cyprus News Agency.

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 […]

Police in Cyprus are investigating a formal complaint from a Paphos municipal councillor alleging that dozens of dogs were illegally killed at a private shelter in the district.

Two western Cyprus municipalities are joining forces to develop an AI-powered digital tourism ecosystem for the region, with backing from the government’s digital policy arm. Polis Chrysochous and Akamas municipalities are studying the wider area as a single tourism unit under the brand “The West Land of Cyprus,” with the aim of creating a model […]

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.

Police have completed their investigation into a rape complaint against suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos and are preparing to forward the case file to the Law Office for review and directions.

Suspended Paphos mayor Phedon Phedonos is under intense scrutiny as the Law Office prepares to decide on criminal charges related to four serious allegations, including illegal hirings, missing millions, and issues concerning Turkish Cypriot land, while the Auditor General conducts a separate audit.

The 5th edition of Femme Fest Cyprus is expanding its reach, taking place simultaneously in five different cities—Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, and Ayia Napa—on Sunday, April 26.