Local elections: , Paphos prepares for fundamental changes (Updated)
Fact: Candidacies are being submitted for local elections in the Paphos district, with the elections set to take place on June 9.
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Paphos man arrested for launching fireworks which caused fire
A 49-year-old man from Paphos was arrested for launching fireworks that caused a fire in the Ha Potami area near the village of Kouklia. The fire burned between four and five hectares of grassland and wild vegetation.
Cyprus property market continues to be sustained by foreign buyers
Foreign buyers account for four out of ten property sales in Cyprus in the first quarter of 2024.
Woman caught drunk driving on the opposite lane of highway
Fact: A 42-year-old woman was found driving on the opposite lane on the Paphos-Limassol highway, allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Second large fire of the day breaks out in Kouklia
A large fire broke out near the village of Kouklia in the Ha Potami area of the Paphos district.
Tepak salary concerns raised in committee
Fact: Salaries for the month of March were disbursed to Tepak employees using reserves from the university’s pension fund.
Paphos municipality investigating high water bills
The Paphos municipality is investigating complaints about high water bills from approximately 450 properties.
Paphos police arrest man for possession of knife, burglary tools
Fact: Paphos police arrested a 35-year-old man for illegal possession of burglary tools and a knife.
Government spent €40 million on Ukrainian refugee accommodation, audit finds
The Cypriot government spent approximately €40 million on accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, primarily covering housing costs until March 4, 2024. Other expenses included transportation and translation services. The Audit Office recommended developing an emergency contingency plan for managing future influxes of displaced people. Standard tendering procedures were advised for transparency, despite no violations found in the audit. The European Commission provided €6.7 million in support for the refugee aid program, with management of accommodation contracts transferred to the Municipality of Paralimni. Expenditure details for accommodation in various hotels were provided, totaling €39,680,831.65.
Paphos Red Cross to help 410 families for Easter
Fact: 410 families will receive help for Easter from the Paphos branch of the Cypriot Red Cross, with supplemental help in the form of coupons provided by the police department.