Paphos victims lose €37,000 in phishing scam
Two people in Paphos were defrauded out of a total of €37,000 after falling victim to a phishing scam, police said on Monday, warning the public to remain vigilant.
According to ...
Deputy mayor calls for stricter checks on landfills after Paphos wildfire
Charalambos Savva, the deputy mayor of the Paphos district village of Ayia Marinouda, called for stricter checks on landfills, after a fire broke out at a landfill site in his ...
Arodes wildfire contained, residents told to stay alert
The new wildfire breaking out in the Paphos district on Thursday appeared to be in remission by early afternoon, but local authorities advised residents to remain on alert.
The blaze ...
Paphos fire caused ‘huge ecological disaster’, district governor says
The fire which broke out on Wednesday at a landfill in the Paphos district village of Ayia Marinouda caused a “huge ecological disaster”, Paphos district governor Charalambos Pittokopitis said on ...
Paphos district wildfire contained
The fire which broke out on Wednesday at a landfill in the Paphos district village of Ayia Marinouda was contained shortly before midnight, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on ...
Crews race to restore power after wildfires hit Limassol and Paphos
Teams from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) are working urgently to restore power in areas affected by wildfires in Limassol and Paphos.
EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou told the Cyprus ...
Welfare ministry denies claims over migrant housing in Paphos
Cyprus’ deputy welfare ministry has firmly denied claims made by Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos about migrants allegedly living in a local apartment block under unclear circumstances.
In a written statement, ...
Four-year-old girl seriously hurt after being hit by car in Yeroskipou
A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being struck by a car in Yeroskipou this afternoon. The incident happened at about 2.20pm on Vassilis Michaelides Street. Police said ...
Suspect in Amargeti shooting to remain in custody until trial
A 55-year-old man accused of attempting to murder a 41-year-old in Amargeti, Paphos, will remain in custody until his trial before the criminal court, scheduled to convene on September 24.
According ...
Car destroyed by fire in Paphos
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Tuesday in the Paphos district.
According to a police statement, the blaze broke out at around 5.00am in ...
Blaze in Paphos brought under control as crews stay on alert overnight
A huge wildfire that broke out on Sunday afternoon in the community of Steni, near Polis Chrysochous in Paphos district, has been brought under control, authorities confirmed.
Fire service spokesman ...
Power goes out in north of Paphos district as wildfire rages
Parts of the Paphos district were left without power on Sunday afternoon after a wildfire broke out near the village of Steni.
Steni itself was left without power, along with ...
Elderly man found dead in Paphos ‘had been shot in back and buttocks’
The results of an autopsy conducted on the body of a 73-year-old man who was found dead in a ditch near Paphos airport on Sunday indicate that he was “likely” ...
Child dies after motorcycle crash in Paphos district
A 15-year-old boy died on Saturday after being involved in a road traffic collision near the Paphos district village of Choletria.
The boy was riding a motorcycle at the time. ...
Paphos A&E department to temporarily relocate
The accident and emergency department (A&E) of Paphos general hospital will be temporarily relocated on Monday, July 14, 2025, the state health services organisation (Okypy) announced on Friday.
As part ...
Paphos man fined for trapping goldfinches
A €3,070 was issued against a 65-year-old man caught with a net in the Paphos area, police said on Friday.
The man was arrested in a Turkish Cypriot village in Paphos ...
Paphos municipality begins noise pollution checks
Police will inspect entertainment venues and other properties in Paphos to determine their compliance with sound regulations starting Friday.
Inspections will be carried out in Kennedy Square, city centre, Ayios ...
Sixth arrest in Paphos tourist mugging
A sixth person, aged 18, was arrested by police late on Tuesday suspected of being involved in a Paphos robbery on June 29 in which two tourists were injured.
In the last ...
Paphos wildfire called a ‘crime’ as ancient olive grove destroyed
Tuesday’s wildfire between the villages of Galataria and Pentalia in Paphos has been described as a “crime” by Cyprus’ top forestry official, who said centuries-old heritage had gone up ...
Paphos municipality calls on residents to donate items for museum collections
Planning to create a municipal museum in the historic centre of the city, Paphos municipality on Monday appealed to residents to donate objects related to the history and tradition of ...
Paphos joins Limassol and Larnaca in facing lifeguard shortages
Paphos has become the latest district to report lifeguard shortages, joining Limassol and Larnaca in struggling to fully staff towers ahead of the peak summer season, district officer Maria Chrysochou ...
Paphos fires were deliberately set, say officials
All wildfires that broke out in the Paphos district on Sunday were the result of arson, according to the Forestry Department director, Savvas Iezekiel. Speaking on CyBC radio, Iezekiel confirmed ...
Two wildfires test Paphos fire services on Sunday
Sunday turned into a day of flames for the district of Paphos, as firefighters faced two wildfires in harsh weather conditions that tested their limits.
The first fire erupted early ...
House transport committee visits Paphos infrastructure projects
Members of the House transport committee on Friday carried out a visit to various infrastructure projects in the Paphos district to check on their progress.
Committee chairman and Dipa MP ...