After The Fires

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There have been some nasty fires in Paphos over the last week or so. Pentalia was first, and then some brainless cretins set fire to the countryside between Dora and the Wind Farm. Once it was safe, we went out to survey the damage.

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Paphos Beaches In November
11 Nov 2025

Paphos Beaches In November

We've had unseasonably warm weather for the time of year. Anybody taking a late-year holiday has been in for a treat. We decided to visit some of the most popular beaches of Paphos to see what was still open for business.
Paphos Ethnographic Museum
7 Nov 2025

Paphos Ethnographic Museum

An Ethnographic Museum deals specifically with the culture of a place. A good example is the V&A Museum in London. Paphos has its own establishment, nestled in a corner of Old Town. Today we shall take a look to see what it has to offer.
Cyprus in Pictures - October 2025
3 Nov 2025

Cyprus in Pictures - October 2025

We post daily "Kalimera" and "Kalispera" pictures to Facebook on a topical theme. I thought it would be nice to give them greater exposure, so have combined them into a monthly article. The pictures here are now viewable in their original Landscape glory. So take a look at a selection of pictures we feel summarises how October has been in our corner of Cyprus.
Agios Georgios Inauguration
31 Oct 2025

Agios Georgios Inauguration

Wednesday was a special day at Agios Georgios Harbour. The church received a blessing from the Arch Bishop as it was inaugurated to mark the end of the renovation work that had been carried out in the area. We were there to record the event for posterity.

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Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)
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Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)

Around 2,000 animals face being left without shelter as the Paphos Animal Shelter prepares to close after nearly 40 years of operation, with volunteers launching a peaceful protest on Friday, November 14 at 10AM at Paphos District Court, to demand urgent action from authorities.
Mayor Of Akamas Hits Back Over 13th Carob Festival Row
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Mayor Of Akamas Hits Back Over 13th Carob Festival Row

The Mayor Of Akamas has responded to events of the last few days concerning the 13th Carob Festival which will be held on Friday at the Church of Agios Georgios in Peyia by saying that "some people were annoyed because we did not renew their contract for the operation of a building".
New Swimming Pool Rules For 2025 Provide Respite For Complexes
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New Swimming Pool Rules For 2025 Provide Respite For Complexes

In recent years there has been much confusion over the laws governing pools in shared complexes, and to a lesser extent private villas. In July new regulations passed clarifying matters, and we try and summarise them here.
David Luiz Arrive In Cyprus!
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David Luiz Arrive In Cyprus!

David Luiz, the Brazilian Footballer who signed for Pafos FC, has arrived in Cyprus and moved into an ultra-luxury villa at Cap St Georges.