Aircraft battle fire near Tala
Four aircraft were battling a fire near Tala in the Paphos district on Thursday afternoon, as strong winds hampered efforts to bring the blaze under control.
According to the fire ...
Computers seized in Paphos gambling raid
Police seized nine computer towers suspected of being used for online casino gambling during a raid on a Paphos establishment on Wednesday.
Officers searched the premises, owned by a 35-year-old ...
Akel comes out against plans to rename Paphos’ Kemal Ataturk Street
Akel expressed its opposition to plans to rename Kemal Ataturk Street in Paphos’ Moutallos neighbourhood, describing the plans as “untimely and inappropriate” after a meeting of the Paphos town council ...
Man sentenced to 17 years over cannabis possession
A 56-year-old man was sentenced to 17 years in prison over the possession of 37.5kg of cannabis with intent to supply, police said on Tuesday.
He was arrested in February 2025 after ...
Five Paphos venues reported for noise violations
Five establishments in Paphos were reported for noise violations during a coordinated police operation, authorities said on Monday.
The operation was carried out overnight between September 25 and 26 as part of ...
Paphos schoolchildren to visit animal shelter for World Animal Day
Primary school pupils from Paphos and Yeroskipou will visit an animal shelter in Achelia on Tuesday to mark World Animal Day, the animal welfare commissioner’s office announced on Friday.
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Woman arrested after teacher reports being slapped
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Paphos after a 45-year-old teacher reported being assaulted outside the primary school where she works, police said Friday.
According to the complaint, the teacher ...
Rare Egyptian vulture spotted in Cyprus
A rare Egyptian vulture was filmed at a forestry department feeding unit in Ayios Ioannis, Paphos, on Tuesday.
The bird, Europe’s smallest and most endangered vulture species, was recorded ...
British father pleads guilty over son’s hotel death
A 37-year-old British father on Tuesday pleaded guilty to causing the death of his three-year-old son, who fell from a fourth-floor window at a Paphos hotel in July.
The father ...
British father due to enter plea over three-year-old son’s hotel fall
A 37-year-old British father charged over the death of his three-year-old son following a fall from a Paphos hotel window is due back in court on Tuesday morning to enter ...
Teen killed in motorcycle crash
A 16-year-old died in an accident on Sunday afternoon in Argaka, Paphos, when he lost control of his motorcycle, hit the pavement and crashed into an electricity pylon.
Paphos deputy ...
Fire service called to pump water from basements after heavy rain
The fire service were called upon to pump water from the basements of two properties on Friday after heavy rain hit parts of the island, its spokesman Andreas Kettis said ...
Pro-Palestine activists, Israelis clash in Paphos
A video circulating on social media appears to show a street fight involving a group of men outside a bar in Paphos, with the accompanying post claiming the confrontation involved ...
Vehicle catches fire in Paphos municipal car park
A vehicle caught fire in a municipal car park in Paphos on Thursday night, with firefighters bringing the blaze under control within minutes, authorities said on Friday.
The fire department ...
Man arrested after speeding off in stolen car
Police on Thursday apprehended a 44-year-old man who earlier had hijacked a car at Paphos airport and crashed with at least one other vehicle.
The incident reportedly took place early ...
MPs raise safety concerns over Paphos-Polis road
Persistent technical problems and delays on the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road were at the centre of a meeting of the House transport committee on Thursday.
Following the meeting, MPs said the ...
AG rejects request to halt prosecution of British father over son’s death
A British father who lost his young son in a fall from a Paphos hotel appeared in court on Thursday, a day after what would have been the child’s ...
Phedonos’ trial continues behind closed doors
The trial of suspended mayor of Paphos Phedonas Phedonos continues on Thursday before the Paphos criminal court, with key prosecution witnesses due to testify.
The hearing, which began in late ...
British father due back in court over son’s fatal fall
A British father charged following the death of his three-year-old son in a fall from a Paphos hotel is due before court on Thursday, as the defence awaits a decision ...
Fire breaks out in Droushia
A fire broke out in the Monastiria area of Droushia, near Paphos on Wednesday evening.
According to the forestry department, the fire is now under control with ground crews continuing ...
City Friends Club to hold World Cleanup Day events across Cyprus
Three big cleanups with City Friends Club on September 19, 2026, from 8am
This September, volunteers across Cyprus are invited to spend one morning making a visible difference in their cities. City ...
Teens remanded over Paphos burglaries
The Paphos district court has ordered the eight-day detention of four 17-year-olds in connection with ten cases involving shoplifting, theft and property damage, authorities said on Tuesday.
Police arrested the ...
Restoration of historic Paphos lighthouse continues
Restoration work on the auxiliary buildings of the Paphos lighthouse, including the landscaping of the surrounding areas and the creation of access paths, has been completed, the antiquities department said ...
Etek calls for urgent safety review after fatal Peyia labour accident
The Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (Etek) on Monday expressed sorrow over a new fatal labour accident in Peyia, which claimed the life of 52-year-old Konstantinos Posnagkof, calling on the ...
Paphos is a sun-soaked coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, and rich ancient history. From UNESCO archaeological sites to modern marinas, it blends culture and comfort effortlessly.
Paphos sits on the south-west coast of Cyprus and is the island's fourth-largest urban area, home to roughly 35,000 people in the city itself and considerably more across the wider district. It is a place of two distinct halves: Kato Paphos on the coast, built around the harbour, the castle and the Unesco-listed archaeological park, and Ktima, the older upper town where much of the daily life of the city still happens.
Paphos news by Cyprus-Mail
Cyprus Mail has reported on Paphos for decades as part of its coverage of the whole island. Our journalists cover the decisions taken by Paphos municipality and the district administration, the courts, the local economy, tourism and Paphos International Airport, alongside the incidents and events that shape daily life here — from water supply and planning disputes to wildfires in the hills above the city.
The district stretches well beyond the city. Our reporting takes in Coral Bay and Peyia, the Akamas peninsula and the long-running arguments over its protection, Polis Chrysochous and Latchi to the north, and the wine villages and mountain settlements inland. Paphos is also home to one of the largest British and other European resident populations in Cyprus, and much of what we report — property, residency, healthcare, utilities — matters directly to people who have made the district their home.
Coverage on this page is updated continuously. You may also see the city written as Pafos, which is the transliteration used in official Cypriot documents and on road signs; both spellings refer to the same place.
Where to find more
For features on what to see and do in the city, our travel writing covers Paphos in depth, from the mosaics at the archaeological park to Aphrodite's Rock further along the coast. Practical guides to Paphos International Airport, driving in Cyprus and living in the district are published separately.
Readers with a news tip about Paphos can contact the newsroom directly.