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Arson Suspected in Multiple Wildfires in Albania and Cyprus
Worldcyprus-mailbalkan-web1d ago2 sources

Arson Suspected in Multiple Wildfires in Albania and Cyprus

Authorities are investigating suspected arson as the cause of multiple wildfires, with the Chief Prosecutor of Dibra visiting Lurë in Albania and the forestry chief in Cyprus suggesting arson behind recurring fires in Paphos, including two in Lysos.

Escaped Prisoner Arrested for Hotel Jewellery Theft in Karpathos
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+2in-cyprusnewsbeast4d ago5 sources

Escaped Prisoner Arrested for Hotel Jewellery Theft in Karpathos

An escaped 34-year-old prisoner was arrested in Karpathos after stealing jewellery from a hotel room and attempting to flee by ship. The individual, who had been working as a hotel cleaner, was identified as a prison escapee during the investigation.

Cyprus Tourism and Business Outlook for August
Businesscyprus-mail5d ago

Cyprus Tourism and Business Outlook for August

Paphos hoteliers expect high occupancy rates in August, between 85-90%, but express concerns over falling room prices and weaker autumn bookings, as part of a broader business outlook for Cyprus.

Police Investigate Monastery Attack in Paphos, Cyprus
Worldin-cyprus9d ago

Police Investigate Monastery Attack in Paphos, Cyprus

Police are investigating a serious incident at Agios Neophytos Monastery in Paphos, Cyprus, following the detention of a monk suspected of injuring two individuals with a sharp object amid tensions over a monk's conduct.

Monk Arrested for Attempted Murder at Paphos Monastery
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprusnewsbeast10d ago3 sources

Monk Arrested for Attempted Murder at Paphos Monastery

A monk has been arrested in Paphos, Cyprus, on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a worker and another monk at a monastery. The incident is currently under investigation by authorities.

Worldbrussels-times11d ago

Brussels Times Publishes Numerous Drug-Related Search Queries

The Brussels Times published multiple search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various international locations. These articles appear to be search engine optimization (SEO) spam, featuring phrases like 'WWW FINDCOK ORG' and 'WWW BUY-COKE COM' alongside city names.

Acting Paphos Mayor Condemns Vandalism After Charity Event
Worldcyprus-mail15d ago

Acting Paphos Mayor Condemns Vandalism After Charity Event

Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou condemned acts of vandalism in Kato Paphos that occurred after a charity event supported by the municipality, expressing disappointment and indignation over the damage to public and private property.

British Funeral Director Jailed for Neglecting Bodies
WorldBBCNYTFT+39The Guardiandr-dkhelsingin-sanomatnostagesschaufazle-figaroSCMP+31 more17d ago42 sources

British Funeral Director Jailed for Neglecting Bodies

A British funeral director was sentenced to 20 years in prison for neglecting dozens of bodies, some left unburied for months, and providing fake ashes to grieving families. Authorities are now targeting the jailed director's assets.

Large Ditch Poses Safety Concerns on Paphos Road
Worldcyprus-mail26d ago

Large Ditch Poses Safety Concerns on Paphos Road

A two-meter-long ditch that has opened up next to a road between the Paphos district villages of Emba and Tala is posing a serious safety risk for motorists, prompting Paphos police to issue a warning.

Two Injured in Paphos Motorcycle Collision
Worldcyprus-mail26d ago

Two Injured in Paphos Motorcycle Collision

Two individuals sustained injuries after a motorcycle collided with a tree in the Paphos district. The incident occurred on Wednesday, involving a 22-year-old male rider and a 21-year-old male passenger.

Lawyer Calls British Father's Detention in Paphos 'Unjustified'
Worldcyprus-mail28d ago

Lawyer Calls British Father's Detention in Paphos 'Unjustified'

A prominent criminal lawyer, Christos Triantafyllides, has stated that the prolonged detention of a British father arrested in Paphos following the death of his three-year-old son is unjustified, remarking he has 'never seen anything like this' in 46 years.

One Love Cyprus Festival Returns to Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

One Love Cyprus Festival Returns to Paphos

The One Love Cyprus Festival is set to return for its third and expanded edition in Gialia, Paphos, bringing reggae music, art, and a strong community spirit to the summer event.

Two Men Remanded in Paphos Drugs Haul
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Two Men Remanded in Paphos Drugs Haul

Two men, aged 29 and 21, were remanded for six days in Paphos after police found drugs and cash in their possession and at their home during a vehicle stop.

Paphos man arrested for firing shots at house
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos man arrested for firing shots at house

A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing shots at a house in the Paphos district. The incident occurred around 3:50 AM on Wednesday morning, targeting a house where a couple aged 41 and 37 live.

Paphos Municipality Cleans Up Area Near Kindergarten
Worldcyprus-mail2mo ago

Paphos Municipality Cleans Up Area Near Kindergarten

The municipality of Paphos has initiated cleaning and improvement works in the Anavargos area, specifically near the community kindergarten. The action follows identified issues of overgrown vegetation and poor maintenance in the vicinity.

Paphos Assured of Adequate Summer Water Supply
Worldcyprus-mail2mo ago

Paphos Assured of Adequate Summer Water Supply

Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis welcomed the Council of Ministers’ decision to allocate additional water for irrigation, assuring residents that the district should not face water supply cuts during the summer months.

Coming home to Cyprus
World2mo ago

Coming home to Cyprus

The plane lands in Larnaca. Or Paphos. You wait for the seatbelt sign to turn off – because you’re good like that; the air stewards don’t need to flap at you to sit down.

Mixed Bag of Earnings Previews and Market Sentiment Reports
WorldAPReutersCNN+8times-ukBarron'smorningstarseeking-alphathestreetbenzingabrussels-timesjordan-times1d ago11 sources

Mixed Bag of Earnings Previews and Market Sentiment Reports

This story is a collection of various financial news items, including earnings previews for companies like Flexsteel and Yalla, and market sentiment reports for Alliance Entertainment and Light S.A. It also contains unrelated search queries for illicit substances.

Crowds mark Assumption Day at Paphos monasteries
Culturecyprus-mail2d ago

Crowds mark Assumption Day at Paphos monasteries

Hundreds of worshippers from across Cyprus gathered at monasteries in the Paphos district on Saturday to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important dates in the Orthodox…

August Cultural Events in Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail4d ago

August Cultural Events in Paphos

Paphos is set to host a variety of cultural events throughout August, including music nights, outdoor cinema, concerts, and shadow theatre performances, with many events being free.

Eastern Paphos Revives Demand for Airport Compensation
Worldin-cyprus6d ago

Eastern Paphos Revives Demand for Airport Compensation

Local authorities in eastern Paphos are renewing their demand for compensation, claiming damage caused by Paphos International Airport, and plan to present their case to district members of the House of Representatives.

Winegrowers protest compensation limits
Business16d ago

Winegrowers protest compensation limits

Paphos winegrowers took to the streets on Saturday to protest over the government’s decision to limit compensation to only certain grape varieties affected by downy mildew, a move they say has left…

Paphos Tourism Campaign Wins Two Major Industry Awards
Businesscyprus-mail26d ago

Paphos Tourism Campaign Wins Two Major Industry Awards

The Paphos regional tourism board announced that its “Paphos – Unleash Your Senses” campaign has received two significant industry awards, recognizing its long-term strategy to promote the region as an international tourism destination.

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up

Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting June 29: Hotel occupancy in Paphos has fallen sharply compared with last year, with the city and district seeing rates around 20 per…

Car Damaged in Paphos Repair Shop Fire
Businesscyprus-mail2mo ago

Car Damaged in Paphos Repair Shop Fire

A fire at a car repair shop in Paphos, Cyprus, on Wednesday morning caused extensive damage to a car parked outside, with police reporting the incident and the fire brigade extinguishing the blaze.

Kato Paphos Restaurant Fire Forces Overnight Evacuation
Worldcyprus-mailin-cyprus3d ago2 sources

Kato Paphos Restaurant Fire Forces Overnight Evacuation

A fire at a restaurant in Kato Paphos caused significant damage and led to the overnight evacuation of residents from nearby apartments. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of those affected.

Cyprus gripped by 40C heatwave
Environmentcyprus-mail10d ago

Cyprus gripped by 40C heatwave

Cyprus is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 40C inland on Saturday. Coastal areas like Paphos and Kyrenia will see highs around 33C.

Coral Bay beach in Cyprus hit by coastal erosion
Environmentcyprus-mail12d ago

Coral Bay beach in Cyprus hit by coastal erosion

Coral Bay beach in the Paphos district of Cyprus is experiencing significant coastal erosion, leading to a reduction in beach size and sunbeds. Local authorities attribute this to winter storms, a recurring phenomenon every 10 to 15 years.

Chara Miller Jazz Quartet to Perform in Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail14d ago

Chara Miller Jazz Quartet to Perform in Paphos

The Chara Miller Jazz Quartet is scheduled to perform in Paphos this week, contributing to a surprisingly busy August events agenda in the region, particularly at the Technopolis 20 cultural center.

Macumba Band Brings Latin Sound to Paphos
Culturecyprus-mail17d ago

Macumba Band Brings Latin Sound to Paphos

Local band Macumba is set to bring a taste of Latin America to Paphos, Cyprus, with a night of vibrant music described as an explosive cocktail of Brazilian funk, samba, rumba, guaguanco Afro-Cuban, and more.

Cape Verde's Lopes Cabral Wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament Amid Controversies
CultureBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+53Fox NewsnrknzzruvfazberlingskeDWle-figaro+45 more21d ago56 sources

Cape Verde's Lopes Cabral Wins World Cup Goal of the Tournament Amid Controversies

Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral won the World Cup 2026 Goal of the Tournament award for his curling goal against Argentina. The tournament also saw controversies, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino lashing out at critics and an investigation into his conduct, as well as Nigerians seeking asylum in Canada after attending the event.

Paphos Man Arrested for Lorry Arson
Politicscyprus-mail26d ago

Paphos Man Arrested for Lorry Arson

A 33-year-old man from Paphos has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that broke out in a parked lorry early Sunday morning.

Ecologists Protest Killing of Stray Dogs in Paphos Forest
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Ecologists Protest Killing of Stray Dogs in Paphos Forest

The Ecologists movement in Cyprus expressed strong opposition to proposals discussed by government services and the forestry department to kill stray dogs in the Paphos forest, stating that a modern society cannot accept such measures.

Paphos Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Paphos, Cyprus, on suspicion of offenses related to child sexual abuse material, following an investigation initiated by information received about a user on an online platform.

Paphos Man Remanded in Opium Poppy Case
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Paphos Man Remanded in Opium Poppy Case

A 38-year-old Paphos resident was remanded for eight days by the Paphos district court after being arrested for the importation of dried poppy pods, with evidence emerging during an investigation.

Ancient Paphos Defences Revealed in New Excavation
Worldcyprus-mail1mo ago

Ancient Paphos Defences Revealed in New Excavation

New archaeological discoveries at Fabrika Hill in Kato Paphos have provided fresh insights into the defense and development of ancient Nea Paphos over centuries, following the completion of this year’s excavations by a French archaeological mission.

Taliban Officials Hold First Talks with EU in Brussels on Migrant Returns
WorldbloombergThe GuardianNPR+59Al Jazeeranzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosruvtagesschaufaz+51 more1mo ago62 sources

Taliban Officials Hold First Talks with EU in Brussels on Migrant Returns

Taliban officials met with EU representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return of Afghan migrants. The closed-door talks focused on the dignified return of Afghans, with some human rights activists decrying the EU visas issued for the Taliban delegation.

Mamas & Papas Opens Second Store in Cyprus
Businesscyprus-mail2mo ago

Mamas & Papas Opens Second Store in Cyprus

Mamas & Papas, a leading international baby and children's products brand, has opened its second store in Cyprus at NEON Mall in Paphos, continuing its expansion in the region.

Cyprus Police Investigate New Crypto Scam
Technologycyprus-mail2mo ago

Cyprus Police Investigate New Crypto Scam

Police in Paphos, Cyprus, have launched an investigation into a new suspected crypto scam after a 27-year-old woman filed a report, claiming she was defrauded after interacting on social media.

Two Arrested in Paphos Over Serious Assault
Worldcyprus-mailmalay-mail2mo ago2 sources

Two Arrested in Paphos Over Serious Assault

Police in Paphos, Cyprus, have arrested two 22-year-old men in connection with a serious assault that left a 46-year-old man hospitalized. This incident is distinct from a separate murder investigation in Malaysia.