Kouklia re-zoning saved developer €90m, offset against bank debt
THE re-zoning of forest and agricultural land in Kouklia, Paphos, has made millions for a certain businessman, MPs heard on Thursday. “With these re-zoning decisions,...
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Probe into legal mess after zoning changes
The interior ministry is seeking guidance from the attorney-general on how to untangle a legal mess created after zoning changes were made to agricultural land...
Kouklia wants control over Aphrodite’s Rock and surrounding areas
Kouklia community board has requested that the village be responsible for a swathe of the coastline and surrounding area that will include the EU-protected Petra...
Small piece of pottery with a big meaning unearthed in Paphos
Excavations in Paphos this year have unearthed a major discovery of a very small size – a piece of pottery with an inscription that shows...
Animal Party calls for better gun control after dogs shot (Updated)
The Animal Party on Sunday called for authorities to re-examine the “irrational and illegal use of guns by irresponsible and dangerous citizens” after two dogs...
Archaeological finds in Palaipaphos show extensive trade networks
FINDINGS in Palaipaphos have been able to establish the extensive trade networks of the island from the end of the 4th century BCE to the...
16 dogs stolen from their pens in Paphos
Sixteen dogs were stolen in three separate incidents in the Paphos area on Friday, police said. According to police the dogs were all stolen either...
Three charged for illegal digging at ancient site
The three people who were arrested in connection with unauthorised digging at an archaeological site in Kouklia, Paphos were charged and released on Monday afternoon...
Man held for illegal digging
A 37-year-old man from Paphos was remanded for four days on Sunday in connection with unauthorised digging at an archaeological site in Kouklia. The man...
Burglars net cash and valuables worth over €360,000 from Kouklia home
Police in Paphos were investigating a burglary on Saturday in which cash and valuables worth €364,000 were taken from a villa in Kouklia. The villa...
State must step in to stop looting near ancient site, Kouklia leader says
By Bejay Browne THE community leader of Kouklia village in Paphos is appealing to the government to step in to halt the ongoing practice of...
No plans to change beach status of Aphrodite’s Rock
Kouklia community leader, Michalis Nicolaou, denied media claims on Wednesday that the village wants the EU-protected Petra tou Romiou to become an officially organised public...
Tender for new Paphos desalination plant in summer
A tender competition is to be announced in the summer for the construction of a new desalination plant in Paphos, acting head of the Water...
Archaeologists uncover more secrets from ancient palace and tomb
An ancient rampart with watchtowers and significant findings regarding the economy of ancient Paphos have been unearthed by University of Cyprus (UCy) archaeologists at the...
Expat vote a decider in Peyia
THE expat vote in the upcoming elections could be decisive in choosing a mayor for Peyia in Paphos, home to a large number of foreign...
Fire brought under control in Kouklia (updated)
A fire near the village of Kouklia, Paphos had been brought under control by around 5.20pm on Tuesday, some three hours after it broke out....
Audit Office raids Paphos museum and sites
THE Audit Office has launched what looks like a full-blown investigation into the Paphos district office of the antiquities department, following on from allegations that...
Thousands in jewellery, cash stolen from Kouklia house
The owner of a villa in Paphos reported to police that his house was burgled on Thursday and close to €25,000 in jewellery and cash...
Paphos arrest after nightspot trashed
A 27-year-old resident of Paphos was arrested on Sunday in connection with assault, threats and causing malicious damage at a nightspot in Kouklia, police said....
Shedding new light on old dynasty
By Annette Chysostomou The University of Cyprus archaeological research unit has shed new light on the architectural structure and main use of the crafts and...
