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by Paphos Life
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Carnival Tomorrow at 3:30PM!
Replies: 0
Views: 209

Paphos Carnival Tomorrow at 3:30PM!

<r>Tomorrow, Saturday the 16th March, the Carnival comes to Paphos. With a Halloween Theme, it will start at 3:30PM at the WW2 Memorial, with activities starting at 2:30PM. <br/> ...<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.paphoslife.com/news/paphos-carnival-2024-tomorrow"><s>[url=https://www.paphoslife.co...
by Paphos Life
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Warnings to public on Green Monday
Replies: 0
Views: 349

Warnings to public on Green Monday

<r>Authorities have issued several advisories aimed at promoting safety and environmental conservation during Green Monday celebrations next week. The department of civil aviation has urged the public to refrain from flying kites &ndash; traditional on Green Monday &ndash; or drones near Lar...
by Paphos Life
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New Bus Station Finally Opens!
Replies: 7
Views: 970

New Bus Station Finally Opens!

<r>Pafos Buses today announced that the new bus stations at Kato Pafos and Tomb of the Kings were now open, and that the temporary Harbour station is closed. <br/> ...<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.paphoslife.com/news/new-bus-open"><s>[url=https://www.paphoslife.com/news/new-bus-open]</s>Read the...
by Paphos Life
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Decision on energy bill hikes go down to the wire
Replies: 2
Views: 432

Decision on energy bill hikes go down to the wire

<r>Speculation was ongoing on Monday as to the fate of consumers regarding electricity costs as deliberations between the electricity authority (EAC) and the energy regulatory authority (Cera) continued. Speaking to the state broadcaster CyBC, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou sought to address c...
by Paphos Life
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tipping point for waiting staff
Replies: 4
Views: 573

Tipping point for waiting staff

<r>It&rsquo;s a misconception that service charges on bills go towards staff wages In the tourist haven of Cyprus, tipping at bars and restaurants isn&rsquo;t as straightforward as it might seem, but rather a juxtaposition of discretion and tradition. Shaped by a law from 1968 that links ser...
by Paphos Life
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Today's weather: Stormy, orange warning in place
Replies: 3
Views: 383

Today's weather: Stormy, orange warning in place

<r>Weather system &lsquo;Avgi&rsquo; continues to affect the island on Wednesday with rains, isolated storms and snowfall expected in the mountains. Hail is also likely and snow may at times be heavy. Frost is expected in foothills and highlands. An orange warning remains in place until 10pm...
by Paphos Life
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos child drives car into tree and ditch
Replies: 0
Views: 465

Paphos child drives car into tree and ditch

<r>A 12-year-old from Paphos was injured on Thursday after driving a car into a ditch and then a tree, after which the car ended up on its roof. Paphos police&rsquo;s assistant operations director Michalis Nikolaou said the child was driving a saloon car from the village of Emba towards Tala<br/...
by Paphos Life
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: e150 million upgrades for Polis Chrysochous
Replies: 1
Views: 370

e150 million upgrades for Polis Chrysochous

<r>Polis Chrysochous is to spend &euro;150 million on upgrades to the town&rsquo;s infrastructure, Mayor Yiotis Papachristofi said on Tuesday. Planned upgrades include to the town&rsquo;s sewerage system, upgrades to the Latsi harbour, the residential centres of Polis Chrysochous and nei...
by Paphos Life
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tourist arrivals at pre-pandemic levels
Replies: 2
Views: 398

Tourist arrivals at pre-pandemic levels

The tourist arrivals are close to the 2019 record, as visits exceeded 3. 8 million, according to the announcement yesterday by the Statistical Service. As reported, the total tourist arrivals for 2023 reached 3,845,652, compared to 3,201,080 during the corresponding period in 2022, marking a double-...
by Paphos Life
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Traffic cameras for Paphos
Replies: 0
Views: 9517

Traffic cameras for Paphos

<r>Starting from January 22, the traffic surveillance system in Paphos will be extended with the operation of 16 fixed cameras at five locations. The extended operation aims to reduce severe and fatal road collisions, according to a statement released by traffic police on Monday. Specifically, four ...
by Paphos Life
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Municipality initiates water supply disconnects for unpaid bills
Replies: 2
Views: 7580

Paphos Municipality initiates water supply disconnects for unpaid bills

<r>Starting today, the Water Board of the Municipality of Paphos will begin disconnecting water supply to households or other entities with unpaid accounts. According to the announcement from the Municipality of Paphos, for the convenience of the public, the bill can be paid online through the offic...
by Paphos Life
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Carnival Date And Theme Announced
Replies: 0
Views: 55531

Paphos Carnival Date And Theme Announced

The 2024 Paphos Carnival will take place on March 16th and have a Halloween theme, the municipality has announced.
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by Paphos Life
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'
Replies: 24
Views: 291300

Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'

<r>Negative Covid tests and mask use will be mandatory in nursing homes, hospitals, outpatient clinics, dentists, and facilities for vulnerable groups, a meeting of the Covid-19 scientific advisory committee with Health Minister Popi Kanari decided on Wednesday. The measures are set to be ratified a...
by Paphos Life
Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Polis Chrysochous promises revamped town in 2024
Replies: 0
Views: 33709

Polis Chrysochous promises revamped town in 2024

<r>With &euro;100 million spent on projects across Polis Chrysochous this year, the town&rsquo;s mayor, Yiotis Papachristofis, said residents would be reaping a host of benefits after what he described as a productive year. The two major projects the municipality undertook in 2023 were the s...
by Paphos Life
Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New Bus Stations Announced, And Fare Rises.
Replies: 11
Views: 35352

New Bus Stations Announced, And Fare Rises.

<r>The Paphos Bus Operator has announced new Bus Stations, Routes and Fares, for 2024. This is a summary of them, complete with maps and photographs so you know where you need to go to get your bus. <br/> ...<br/> <br/> <URL url="https://www.paphoslife.com/news/bus-information"><s>[url=https://www.p...
by Paphos Life
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cabinet orders revaluation of all Akamas projects in landmark decision
Replies: 1
Views: 6282

Cabinet orders revaluation of all Akamas projects in landmark decision

<r>The Cabinet has greenlit a sweeping reassessment of all projects and operations within the Akamas National Forest Park (ANFP). The decision, endorsed yesterday, stems from a proposal put forth by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Petros Xenofontos. This decisive ste...
by Paphos Life
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: UK tourist dies while swimming in Paphos
Replies: 0
Views: 3239

UK tourist dies while swimming in Paphos

<r>A British man died on Tuesday morning while swimming in Yeroskipou, according to reporter. com. cy. The man, accompanied by his partner, suddenly felt unwell and lost consciousness while in the sea. Emergency response brought the man ashore, where first aid was administered before an ambulance tr...
by Paphos Life
Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Further 66 traffic cameras due to come online
Replies: 21
Views: 31653

Further 66 traffic cameras due to come online

<r>All traffic cameras currently installed have passed the piloting phase and are in full operation, while a second phase is underway that will see the installation of 66 additional cameras, head of the electromechanical services said on Tuesday. The initial installations were prioritised after poli...
by Paphos Life
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos municipality road works annoucement
Replies: 1
Views: 1933

Paphos municipality road works annoucement

<r>Construction works start on Monday for the redevelopment of Theoskepastis Square and the surrounding roads in Kato Paphos. According to the municipality's announcement works are expected to last for the next three months until the end of January 2024. Roads affected include a section of Leda Stre...
by Paphos Life
Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Road closures at Larnaca and Paphos Airports - All details
Replies: 0
Views: 3148

Road closures at Larnaca and Paphos Airports - All details

<r>The road at the arrivals level of the Larnaca Airport will remain closed to all vehicles except taxis until further notice, according to a statement by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works. According to the statement, those wishing to pick up passengers can use the road at the leve...