Cyprus has emerged as one of the standout performers in European tourism at the start of 2025, recording a 15.4 per cent increase in international arrivals compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects a broader trend across Southern and Mediterranean Europe, where warmer climates and rising interest in off-season travel continue to […]

The desalination unit in Mandria area, destroyed when a fire ripped through it on December 6, will be up and running in early August, Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said on Wednesday. Pittokopitis, who was informed about works on the plant by the Kouklia desalination plant administrator, said repairs were on schedule to be fully […]

The migration department on Wednesday announced the start of applications for residence permits under the Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa scheme. According to the announcement, the scheme “aims to attract nationals from non-European Union (EU) and non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries, allowing them to reside in Cyprus”. This is conditional on the premise that their work […]

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has expressed confidence that the construction contract for the much-anticipated highway connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous will be awarded by October. Speaking on the sidelines of Greece’s Independence Day celebrations in Paphos, the minister said the project is expected to attract interest from Cypriot contractors, as it falls within the capabilities […]

Paphos marked Greece’s March 25th Independence Day with grandeur, as students, war veterans, National Guard units and members of various organisations took part in a celebratory parade along Griva Digeni avenue, accompanied by a marching band. A large crowd gathered to watch the parade, with Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades attending on behalf of the government. […]

The sponsor of a bill aiming to end the practice of cutting off solar panels urged government agencies on Monday to come back with their written remarks by the end of the week, in a bid to fast-track the legislation so that it can go to the House plenum for a vote before the Easter […]

Daleela will commence this year’s Cyprus-Greece ferry service on Saturday, May 31.It will operate between Limassol and Piraeus until September 2, with a total of 22 routes. Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanoli and contractor Scandro Holding Ltd announced the resumption of the service for 2025 on Monday, following last August’s decision by the Council […]

Within the framework of its actions for the protection of the environment and promotion of the marine ecosystem and natural heritage of the region, the Municipality of Akamas will hold a scientific event entitled: “Mediterranean Seal: An iconic species of the Mediterranean – Past, Present and Future”. The event will take place on Saturday, March […]

Police on Saturday announced they had confiscated windscreen wipers from a group of six men who were attempting to sell them in the Limassol suburb of Ayia Phyla. The men were found on Friday morning attempting to sell the windscreen wipers to passing drivers and were taken to a local police station for questioning. There, […]

aphos general hospital has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with over €21.8 million invested in both infrastructure and medical equipment, it was reported on Wednesday. The aim is to make the hospital more competitive with private healthcare providers, according to the Cyprus health services organisation (Okypy). The hospital’s upgrade includes the construction of a […]

Cyprus’ tax-free income threshold is set to rise to €20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday. The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income tax rise by €1,000 from its current level, at which it has sat since Cyprus […]

Two beaches in Cyprus have been named among the top 25 in Europe for 2025, according to the latest rankings by the global travel platform TripAdvisor. Konnos beach, in the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, and Makronissos beach, in Ayia Napa, have secured spots on the prestigious list. Konnos beach has been recognised as the 19th best beach […]

The first crematorium in Cyprus will open in Paphos by summer 2026, a decade after cremation was legalised. According to a press release, Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium Limited will construct the €4 million facility in the Agia Varvara area, offering cremation services from €900, excluding funeral home fees and additional services.

The construction of a new crematorium in Paphos may not be complete until next year, according to reports on Monday. News website Reporter wrote that while the initial plan was for the crematorium, which would be Cyprus’ first, to be complete and operational by midway through this year, the project has suffered delays before construction […]

he highway connecting Paphos and Polis Chrysochous will be complete by either 2030 or 2032, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday. Speaking during a visit to Polis Chrysochous with the town’s mayor Yiotis Papachristofi, he confirmed that the road will have four lanes, even if “it will take us a few years”, with the […]

Thursday will be mainly cloudy with localised rain and isolated storms on the coast in the afternoon. On the highest peaks of Troodos there will be sleet or snow. Temperatures will rise to 16C inland, 18C on the coast, and 7C in the higher mountains. Winds will be mainly north-to-south-easterly, weak, 3 Beaufort and on […]

Paphos Carnival 2025 will take place on Saturday March 1st at 3PM, the Municipality announced today.

The damaged Mavrokolympos reservoir in the Paphos district is expected to be emptied by Friday, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. With the door to evacuating the reservoir opening on Thursday, approximately 1.3 million cubic metres water will be released into the Mavrokolympos river from where it will flow into the sea, the ministry said.The […]

Restoration work on the historic watermill of Nikokleia, a significant monument with roots dating back to 1768, has begun after 15 years of concerted effort, municipal authorities announced on Thursday. According to Nikokleia community leader Vasiliki Kanari, the project is set to be completed by August. Kanari was speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) […]

Transactions of over €10,000 done in liquid assets, such as cash, are now illegal and punishable by fines or even jail time, under a law passed by parliament on Thursday. Drafted by Disy MP Demetris Demetriou, the legislation provides for a fine of no more than 10 per cent of the amount paid/received in liquid […]

In a sweeping operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a massive illegal streaming network that served more than 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed ''Operation Takendown'', this unprecedented crackdown marks the biggest blow against audio-visual piracy on the continent to date.

Paphos has secured a silver medal in the 2024-2026 Top 100 Green Destinations global rankings, a recognition for coastal quality excellence. The city earned its place after a reassessment by international independent tourism sustainability experts, who evaluated the destination’s commitment to sustainable practices and strategic priorities. The award recognised Paphos’s pristine beaches and the rare […]

he Paphos Court has dismissed a request by the contractor to disallow government officials access to the Paphos Polis road construction site, it was reported on Wednesday. The court also overturned an appeal by the contractor, Intrakat, which sought to prohibit the liquidation of a €6,791,000 advance payment by the government. Through a separate case, […]

Today Paphos Municipality announced that the Christmas Lights would be switched on at Kennedy Square on Wednesday 4th December. The show, featuring a number of artists, will begin at 5PM.