Over 7,000 candidates vie for 3,200 offices in June elections
A total of 7,280 candidates are contesting 3,227 public offices in the upcoming June elections in Cyprus.
Paphos
Vehicles damaged in bizarre stone-throwing attack in Nicosia [VIDEO]
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A man from the occupied side allegedly launched a stone-throwing attack on vehicles parked near Paphos Gate in Nicosia, causing damage. Vehicle owners have filed a complaint with Cypriot police, who have not responded yet. A United Nations patrol visited the scene.
Three street parties to look forward to
Three fiestas are happening in Cyprus this spring, with bars in Nicosia and Limassol organizing parties to celebrate their anniversaries and the season. One Nicosia bar will celebrate Easter Monday differently by organizing a street party.
Fact: Scarabeo bar will host a street party at Ithaki Bar in Nicosia on May 6 with DJs Dr. Cordoba and Delor.
Full announcement of community council candidates on Tuesday
The heads and members of community councils where there is no electoral rival will be announced on Tuesday.
Top 10 big-buy deals in Cyprus
The top ten most expensive property sales transactions completed in March amounted to €48.1 million, with the most expensive transaction being an office building in Potamos Germasogeia in Limassol at €28 million.
Cyprus wines for Easter Sunday
Good value wines from Cyprus will give a fresh take on Easter celebrations. The foods eaten at Greek Orthodox Easter – lamb, flaounes – make perfect fare for a spring feast. Lamb is the main dish, and the dark red and spicy wines made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maratheftiko or Yiannoudi grapes vinified in Cyprus are ideal.
Limassol office sold for €28 million
The 50 largest property deals in Cyprus in March totaled over €78 million. The top sale was a €28 million office complex in Germasogeia. Limassol had the most sales in the top 10, totaling €36.1 million, followed by Nicosia and Paphos with €4.2 million each, and Larnaca with €3.7 million.
Concerns mount over Paphos road project setbacks
The Vice President of DIKO and Paphos MP discussed problems and delays in the first phase of the new Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road with the Minister of Transport. The Minister assured that discussions would be initiated with the project’s consortium to overcome issues and ensure smooth progress. The importance of resolving blockages in the project was emphasized to prevent dissatisfaction within the Paphos community and negative impacts on significant projects facing delays. The Minister is expected to address the Paphos-Polis road issue and other pending matters during his visit to Paphos.
Paphos Cultural Foundation delayed again
The hot potato regarding the Paphos Cultural Foundation has been delayed for three years and is being transferred to the new, more populous Paphos Municipal Council that will emerge from the June elections. The current Municipal Council’s lack of progress on the matter is final, attributed to efforts to divide positions rather than appointing culture-minded individuals. The new council is hoped to have a proper perspective to implement the plan, which aimed to resume cultural activities from where “Paphos 2017” left off. However, recent allegations by the Cultural Movement ex-Artis accuse the Municipality of Paphos of irresponsibility, claiming that artworks placed in the city as part of the Cultural Capital initiative are missing and at risk of being destroyed. Specifically, three sculptures, including works by Rinos Stefani and Herman Pitts, are missing, and the movement calls on the Municipality to locate and reposition them.
German tourist arrivals surge in Paphos
The significant increase in tourist traffic anticipated from Germany to Paphos this summer is instilling greater optimism for the tourist season. Germany is expected to play a much larger role in tourist traffic to Paphos compared to previous years, offsetting losses from conflicts in Russia and Israel. This surge in German tourists, combined with high visitation from the UK, is expected to make 2024 a record-breaking year for visitor arrivals in Paphos.