Kennedy Square Renovations Update - September 2024

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You may recall that the Old Police Station in Kennedy Square is being renovated. It will eventually become the Paphos Historical Documentation Centre. This sounds a bit dry but it refers to the Historical Past of Paphos, rather than piles of old documents. There will also be lovely gardens and walkways. It is now September and the project isn't due to be completed until mid next year, but we thought we would let the drone give you an idea as to how they are progressing...
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Neon Mall Is Expanding!
14 Oct 2024

Neon Mall Is Expanding!

A couple of days ago we published a film of the Neon Mall in Paphos, showing building work that was taking place there. People were helpful enough to post links to articles explaining what was going on, so we thought we would pass the information along. Here then, is what is happening. In short, more shops and offices, with improved access. For more information, read on...
Is Cyprus Running Out Of Water?
8 Oct 2024

Is Cyprus Running Out Of Water?

The reservoirs are getting low in Cyprus. This isn't an unusual event but nevertheless it will always be a bit of a worry. Indeed, in some villages, access to water is already an issue. So just how bad is the situation getting? In this article we visit the island's two biggest reservoirs, to see what the current situation actually is. We also look at some proposed solutions, including new dams by Peyia and the Akamas.
The Berengaria Hotel in 2024
4 Oct 2024

The Berengaria Hotel in 2024

Almost 100 years ago a magnificent hotel open in the heart of the Troodos Mountains, at Prodromos. After an illustrious life it eventually closed in 1984 and has laid dormant ever since. The only inhabitants now aside from the local flora and fauna are a number of ghosts, if you believe local legends. However, it was announced a while ago that there was a cast iron project to open the hotel again. Indeed, when I visited a year ago there was definite activity on the restoration front. I recently went back for another look, and they have ramped it up a notch. The renovation work is now in full swing...
Cyprus in Pictures - September, 2024
2 Oct 2024

Cyprus in Pictures - September, 2024

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 September has been in our corner of Cyprus.

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Paphos Municipality Bans Scooters on Roads
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Paphos Municipality Bans Scooters on Roads

It was announce today that Paphos Municipality had voted to ban the use of Scooter-type Personal Mobility Devices on the Public Roads of the Municipality of Paphos.
Buildings’ amnesty approved, thousands to receive title deeds
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Buildings’ amnesty approved, thousands to receive title deeds

Cabinet on Friday approved a planning-permit amnesty plan that is expected to allow thousands of ‘trapped buyers’ to obtain a title deed, after they were unable to do so due to “minor unauthorised constructions” on their property. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou made the announcement after the cabinet session, specifying that the revenue generated by the...
Cost of Kissonerga walkway ballooned from €854,000 to €10.7 million
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Cost of Kissonerga walkway ballooned from €854,000 to €10.7 million

seaside walking path in Kissonerga in Paphos cost the state more than ten times its original budget and took almost two decades to complete, an audit office report revealed. The path, which was originally conceptualised in 2004, was only opened in 2020 after being delayed from 2004 to 2019 when work began. The original […]
Thursday set to be a scorcher as new yellow warning issued
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Thursday set to be a scorcher as new yellow warning issued

The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for high temperatures which will come into effect on Thursday. It said that inland maximum temperatures are expected to rise to 41 degrees Celsius and around 33 degrees in the higher mountains. The warning will be valid between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. […]