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Cyprus’s Veterinary Services reported bluetongue cases in sheep across Larnaca and Paphos districts between October and November 2025, implementing containment measures to prevent further spread.
Four masked suspects broke into ten shops across the Paphos district overnight on Saturday, stealing approximately €4,000 in cash and goods. Security sources noted the 'smash-and-grab' style of the raids.
A 48-year-old man arrested over an alleged domestic violence incident in Paphos will remain in custody until his trial begins, following a decision by the Paphos District Court.
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…
A section of road in front of the Paphos district administration building has reopened to traffic following the completion of roadworks, which also included cleaning and tidying the area.
A fire caused material damage to the enclosed parking area of a home in Nikoklia village, Paphos district, on Thursday night, with no injuries reported.
A wildfire that erupted in a reed bed near Polis Chrysochous in the Paphos district of Cyprus has been brought under control after burning approximately eight decares of land.
ALPHAMEGA Hypermarkets have expanded their presence in the Paphos District of Cyprus by opening a new Express store in Peyia, marking their 22nd store in the company's network.
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.
A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the Paphos district of Cyprus, near Kallepia, consuming ten hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation, and waste materials. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which occurred in a steep area.
Unknown individuals opened fire on a parked vehicle outside a 72-year-old's home in the Paphos district of Cyprus on Wednesday night.
A 105-year-old voter in Tala, Paphos, participated in an election, continuing a lifelong pattern of electoral engagement spanning over six decades. She is considered the oldest voter in the Paphos district.
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the Paphos district of Cyprus have uncovered a section of a prehistoric cemetery at the Makounta Voules/Mersinoudia site.
The Paphos Regional Board of Tourism is participating in the Travel 2026 exhibition in Nicosia this weekend, aiming to attract domestic visitors to the Paphos district.
Reservoirs in the Paphos district of Cyprus are nearing full capacity, with a third expected to overflow today, significantly improving the region's water balance and raising hopes for a better summer water supply for local producers and citizens.
A 26-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Cyprus after being found guilty of a fatal hit-and-run accident in November 2023 that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Goga Partsvania from Georgia. The Paphos district court imposed concurrent sentences of 12 months.
A buggy driver has died after his vehicle veered off a road in the Paphos district and plunged into a ravine around 40 metres deep, police said. The incident occurred on the Kathikas–Peyia road, where the vehicle left the road at a double bend under circumstances that are still being investigated, according to police. Fire […]
A minor earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck near Paphos, Cyprus, late Wednesday night, with its epicenter located a kilometer north of the Paphos district.
Early morning flames severely damaged a restaurant in Chlorakas, Cyprus, though no casualties were reported as firefighters responded quickly to the blaze.
Vandals targeted 10 businesses across several areas of Paphos district overnight, with damage discovered Saturday morning. Police are currently searching for four suspects involved in the spree.
Police in Cyprus are investigating a case of arson after a fire in Ayia Marinouda, Paphos district, damaged three vehicles and an apartment building on Wednesday.
A forest fire that broke out in a hard-to-access area at Agios Vatzeros in the Marathounta community of the Paphos district has been brought under control by fire services.
A 44-year-old Romanian national has been remanded in custody for two days by a Paphos district court in Cyprus, in connection with a series of burglaries in the Androlykou and Argaka areas.
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.
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Cyprus after allegedly leading police on a chase through the Paphos district late Wednesday night, failing to stop during a routine patrol.
A 41-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days by the Paphos district court in Cyprus, following his arrest in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse material. Investigators linked him to online searches.
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.
Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a fire near Neo Chorio in the Paphos district, which is believed to have been deliberately started early on Saturday morning.
A car caught fire in the village of Tremithousa in the Paphos district during the early hours of Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident.
Three minors, aged 14 and 15, were remanded in custody for three days by the Paphos district court in connection with an attack on two food delivery drivers in Paphos.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with multiple arson cases in the Paphos district, Cyprus, after being seen allegedly setting fire outside a barbershop in Chloraka.
Four individuals, aged 16, 24, 25, and 30, have been remanded in custody for five days by the Paphos district court following their arrest in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts.
The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm on Wednesday.
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Paphos district court for causing a fatal traffic accident in December 2025 that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Bulgarian motorcyclist.
A buggy driver sustained serious injuries after their vehicle veered off the road and plunged approximately 40 meters down a ravine in the Paphos district of Cyprus.
The water situation in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus, is critical but manageable, as stated by Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis. Officials met to discuss water supply and irrigation strategies for the area.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a catering venue in Chlorakas, Paphos district, early Wednesday morning, with investigators keeping arson as a potential cause under consideration.
A 'series of attacks' was carried out on shops in the Paphos district of Cyprus on Friday night, hours after police had concluded overnight patrols in the central Moutallos neighborhood.
A 51-year-old monk has been remanded in custody until October 7 by the Paphos District Court, facing charges of attempted murder against a 53-year-old employee at the Holy Stavropegic Monastery of Agios Neophytos in Tala, Paphos.
Firefighting forces, including aircraft and ground crews, are actively battling a fire that erupted in the Konia area of the Paphos district, within the jurisdiction of the Forestry Department.
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.
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.
The Cyprus fire brigade handled 42 calls within 24 hours, including 15 fires and five false alarms, with a notable incident in the Paphos district village of Peyia.
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days in connection with a shooting incident at a house in Tremithousa, Paphos district, as police investigations continue.
Three companies were collectively fined €55,000 by the Paphos district court for health and safety violations that led to a fatal workplace accident, following prosecutions by the labor inspection department.
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.
Voters, particularly elderly residents in rural communities, have been steadily arriving at polling stations in the Paphos district, with strong participation noted in Kedara.
Planning permission has been awarded for Cyprus's first crematorium, which will be built in the Paphos district village of Ayia Varvara by Golden Leaves Cyprus Crematorium.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a car in Kissonerga, Paphos district, on Thursday. Police reported the update on Saturday.
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has announced a scheduled power supply interruption for next Tuesday, affecting specific areas of Limassol and Paphos from 8 AM to 2 PM, due to maintenance work on the grid.
Livestock farmers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are protesting new measures implemented by the agriculture ministry, which restrict access to protect animals from foot-and-mouth disease.
A district meeting on shelters and civil protection was held on Friday in Paphos, where authorities identified gaps in preparedness that they pledged to address immediately. President of the Paphos district self-government organisation (EOA) Charalambos Pittokopitis chaired a meeting with representatives from the police, fire brigade, civil defence, water development department, electricity authority, Cyta, district […]
Major infrastructure projects in the Paphos district are progressing smoothly and without setbacks, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday during a meeting at the Paphos Chamber of…
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with an alleged stabbing and assault in the Paphos district in the early hours of Sunday. Officers responded shortly after 3 am following reports that a patron at a premises in the district had been attacked. According to information gathered at the scene, the 42-year-old suspect, who […]