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Mavrokolympos Reservoir In August
24 Aug 2025

Mavrokolympos Reservoir In August

Mavrokolympos Reservoir sprung a leak last year and has been out of action ever since. Finally after a long wait it is due to be repaired. We went to have a look at its current state.
Parking In Paphos
15 Aug 2025

Parking In Paphos

A lot of parking in Paphos is free, but in some instances you have to pay, and in this article we explain how to use the online app or pay vis SMS.
Maronas In 2025
10 Aug 2025

Maronas In 2025

We first visited Maronas back in 2018. It is an abandoned village midway up the DIarizos Valley. We were passing the other day, and I thought it would be nice to revisit the area to see how it had changed.
Cyprus In Pictures - July 2025
4 Aug 2025

Cyprus In Pictures - July 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 July has been in our corner of Cyprus.

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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.
Cyprus Fires - How You Can Help
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Cyprus Fires - How You Can Help

A lot of people have been asking how they can help support victims of the recent fires in Cyprus. The following is a summary of the Official Guidance, including physical and monetary donations.