Petratis Gorge - Part 2

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In the concluding part of my journey to Petratis Gorge, I attempt a descent from another location and finally make it to the bottom of the gorge. Was it worth it? Oh yes...

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Amiantos Wild Art Gallery
17 Oct 2024

Amiantos Wild Art Gallery

Amiantos Hospital is undergoing a magical transformation. Through the actions of one, very talented artist, it is being converted into a fantastic Art Gallery. She considers her pictures to be graffiti, but I think they are much, much more than that. So come take a tour, and admire the wild art of Anna Kucherova.
Aloe Hotel In 2024
15 Oct 2024

Aloe Hotel In 2024

The Aloe Hotel closed in 2020. Since then it has remained derelict, home only to pigeons and the occasional rat. At one point reports stated that a tower was going to be built to complement the one next door. Is that still the case? Let's go and take a wander through the corridors to see what we can find...
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.

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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. […]