Lifeguards rescue man from drowning
Lifeguards in Limassol on Saturday resuscitated a 37-year-old man who almost drowned early in the day but is still in serious condition. According the Limassol
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New equipment for Paphos lifeguards but ‘proper’ towers needed
Lifeguards at Coral Bay are welcoming the news that that the mayor and local authorities in Peyia have responded quickly to requests for a jet
Only half of lifeguard towers in Paphos and Limassol manned as summer season begins
Unjustified delays in the hiring of Limassol and Paphos lifeguards have left half of the towers unmanned and beachgoers unprotected, the association of lifeguards said
Lifeguards rescue five people in 24 hours
A total of five people in danger of drowning were rescued by lifeguards on Monday, two in Ayia Napa and the remainder in Limassol. Ayia
New national lifeguard plan to be rolled out this summer
Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides on Tuesday unveiled a national beach safety plan, the first comprehensive scheme of its kind, that will be rolled out this
Paphos mayor’s refusal to okay new plan leaves lifeguards without equipment
The mayor of Paphos is digging in his heels and refusing to sign up to a new national lifeguard plan, leaving local lifeguards without necessary
More lifeguards for 2018 tourist season
Cabinet on Wednesday approved the employment of 164 lifeguards to improve safety measures on beaches. According to deputy government spokesperson Klelia Vassiliou, the decision to
Paphos needs ‘more lifeguards now’
By Bejay Browne DESPITE Cyprus pushing to promote itself as a year-round tourist destination and as the weather warms up and the official summer season
Paphos lifeguards welcome extension of work into November
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS lifeguards are praising local authorities over a decision to leave a number of them in place during the month of November.
Lifeguards say longer hours would save more lives
Lifeguards suggested on Saturday that two people who lost their lives while in the sea could have been saved, as the demanded an extension of
Peyia mayor praised by lifeguards
Lifeguards have heaped praise on the mayor of Peyia after he swiftly stepped in to take action to help ease their concerns after meeting with
Killer beach claims the lives of two more swimmers
FOLLOWING the death of two tourists in the dangerous waters of a deadly stretch of Paphos coastline in two days, officials have warned
Paphos lifeguards speak out to protect tourism
Paphos lifeguards are fraught with worry over the safety of swimmers and are demanding that the government step in to satisfy their demands and do
Paphos lifeguards rescue British holidaymaker from drowning
Three Paphos lifeguards on duty on Thursday afternoon rescued a 78-year-old British holiday maker from drowning in the sea at a popular beach. At around
Lifeguards ‘at breaking point’ in Paphos
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS lifeguards have reached breaking point they said on Monday with beaches full to bursting with tourists and locals, and are desperate
Lifeguards to work for longer in Limassol
Lifeguards will work longer hours on two of the biggest and most popular Limassol beaches until September. The new hours for lifeguards at the two
Extended lifeguard hours at Limassol beach
Limassol Municipality announced on Monday that it has extended the working hours of lifeguards on Akti Olympion beach for the summer months. For July and
Paphos lifeguards hold peaceful protest
PAPHOS lifeguards held a peaceful protest over conditions outside Paphos district office on Thursday morning before meeting with the Paphos District Officer for negotiations. The
Suspicious of state promise, Paphos lifeguards to stage protest
PAPHOS lifeguards will gather outside Paphos district office on Thursday morning in protest over staff shortages, despite an announcement by the interior ministry Wednesday
Interior ministry promises extra lifeguards
THE severe shortage of lifeguards and lack of adequate infrastructure to protect beachgoers, forced the interior ministry to announce on Wednesday the recruitment of