Paphos man gets seven years for burglaries, car thefts, weapons
A 35-year-old man in Paphos was sentenced to seven years in prison for burglaries, car thefts, possession of a weapon, and explosives.
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President in Paphos to inaugurate works
President Nikos Christodoulides will inaugurate several completed works in Peyia and Chlorakas, including a seaside walking path in Peyia and an art exhibit and wave breakers in Chlorakas.
Human limb found in Paphos
Fact: A human limb was found at Lara beach in Paphos, with a foot still attached to a shoe.
Paphos Chamber of Commerce urges action on airport road
The Paphos Chamber of Commerce urged the government to speed up developments for the construction of a road linking Paphos airport to tourist areas, including the town centre.
Child hospitalised after car driven by other child crashes
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized on Easter Sunday after a car crash in Paphos village of Peyia. The car, driven by a 15-year-old, collided with another car driven by a 47-year-old man. The 15-year-old’s car veered off course after the collision, hitting a road sign. The 16-year-old suffered blunt force trauma to his head but is not in immediate danger. The 47-year-old driver had a zero alcohol reading. The police investigation is ongoing.
Minor, 15, involved in collision while driving father’s car
A 15-year-old boy crashed his father’s car in Peyia, injuring his teenage passenger. The accident is being investigated, and the boy and his parents were taken to the police station, but no charges have been filed yet.
Obsolete swimming pool laws poised to change
Fact: New legislation in Cyprus proposes three categories of swimming pools, with lifeguards only required for supervision in pools falling under the first two categories.
The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.
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.
Yet another concern about smart meters
Fact: A growing body of independently funded, scientific evidence links radio frequency (RF) radiation to harmful effects at legally allowed levels.