Three arrested for living illegally in Paphos
Three people were arrested in Paphos for living illegally. They will be deported to their countries of origin.
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(Update) Limassol-Paphos motorway reopens after truck fire [VIDEOS]
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The area near the Pissouri exit on the Limassol-Paphos motorway has reopened after a fire broke out in a semi-truck. The driver was able to safely exit the vehicle.
Sklavenitis, Papantoniou reportedly in talks over consolidation
Greek supermarket chain Sklavenitis and Cypriot rival Papantoniou are in discussions for a potential deal that could impact the Cypriot retail market. Sklavenitis entered the market in 2017 and currently has 18 stores with approximately 1,500 employees. Papantoniou operates nine supermarkets in Cyprus.
Lane closed on Paphos-Limassol motorway after collision
The right lane of the Paphos-Limassol motorway near Ypsonas is closed due to a collision between a truck and a saloon car. Police are on site to help and advise drivers to be cautious, drive at reduced speed, and maintain a safe distance. The driver of the car was taken to Limassol General Hospital for medical checks.
Lemba Culture Village takes root in Paphos
A cultural hub called the Lemba Culture Village has been established in the village of Lemba, Paphos. It was conceived by the late Cypriot artist Stass Paraskos and aims to cultivate a vibrant hub for artistic creation and education. The project started in 2007 and was championed by then-Education Minister Akis Kleanthous. The winning design for the village was selected through an architectural competition in 2016, and it focuses on fostering a genuine “village” atmosphere to encourage interaction between Cypriot students, international artists, and the local community.
Police arrest two men in Paphos for car arson case
Fact: Two persons, aged 26 and 23, were arrested in Paphos for an investigated car arson case, along with a 19-year-old Paphos resident who was previously arrested for the same case.
Immigration police bust Peyia restaurant
Fact: A 28-year-old man was arrested in Paphos for illegal employment, and his 42-year-old employer was also accused in the case.
Using art to send strong environmental messages
The late artist Stass Paraskos introduced the concept of turning waste into art to focus on humanity’s wastefulness. His masterpiece, ‘The Great Wall of Lempa,’ incorporates various discarded materials such as broken tiles, concrete sculptures, old bottles, and bicycles.
‘Those who care about Disy should be with us, not against us’
Fact: Disy leader Annita Demetriou emphasized the importance of unity within the party and stated that Disy is focused on setting out political positions and policy interventions.
Cyprus aims to become regional space hub
Cyprus is one of four countries in Europe hosting a receiving earth station deployed as part of the search and rescue service of the EU Galileo system.