Live music performances are coming up in Paphos at cultural centre Technopolis 20, including a recital dedicated to Argentinian tango and Latin American dances, a concert dedicated to Goddess Aphrodite at the archaeological site of Palaepaphos, and an Easter concert featuring the Stabat Mater sequence.
Three startups in the fields of energy and agricultural technology are set to relocate to Paphos. The startups were selected by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park. Paphos is seen as an ideal environment for the development of innovative products, with the municipality actively supporting the creation of a dynamic ecosystem for start-up companies.
Fact: The image of an elderly woman lying on the pavement at a Paphos bus stop in the absence of any shelter was described as “tragic and unacceptable” by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.
Fact: The increase in overall property demand came from domestic buyers, while a decrease was observed in the number of sale deeds submitted by foreign buyers.
The Paphos Municipality addressed criticism on social media about the lack of bus stop shelters, clarifying that the responsibility for installing new shelters lies with the Ministry of Transport. The controversy stemmed from a photo of two women at an unsheltered bus stop, with the Municipality stating that the women have chosen to live without basic amenities.
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou aims to expand and increase the primary sector in gross domestic product and exports, with the goal of attracting more young people into the profession.
Fact: A horrific incident of cat killings and possible torture has been reported in Paphos in the Tombs of the Kings area.
Fact: A 16-year-old residing in a youth facility in Paphos was remanded for three days after allegedly threatening two minors with a fake gun.
Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that the upcoming European parliament and local government elections will be a challenge, but he is confident they will be carried out smoothly. preparations for the elections are already underway, with additional staff hired and information campaigns for voters rolled out. Cyprus will see the creation of 30 ‘local clusters’ for 286 communities to provide aggregated services and support community councils. The Council of Ministers approved an additional €3 million in aid to cover payroll costs for scientific personnel hired by the community clusters.
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra has exciting concerts lined up for the final two months of their artistic season. The orchestra’s concerts in April 2024 were sold out, and they are now preparing for their May and June concerts before a brief summer break.