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Paphos Aviation Relics
12 Nov 2024

Paphos Aviation Relics

Once upon a time, a man had a dream. He wanted to set up an aviation museum in Paphos and fly old planes around the island, for money. Something like that anyway. His company bought some planes, then went bust before anything else could be done about it. Now there are three aging relics, languishing at the far end of Paphos Airport, unloved, and slowly rotting away.
Cyprus In Pictures - October 2024
4 Nov 2024

Cyprus In Pictures - October 2024

We post daily "Kalimera" and "Kalispera" pictures to Facebook on a topical theme. I thought it would be nice to give them greater exposure, so have combined them into a monthly article. The pictures here are now viewable in their original Landscape glory. So take a look at a selection of pictures we feel summarises how October has been in our corner of Cyprus.
The Rebirth of the Berengaria Hotel
31 Oct 2024

The Rebirth of the Berengaria Hotel

The Berengaria Hotel in the Troodos Mountains has been abandoned for nearly 40 years. Now though, it is being reborn. I was lucky enough to be given a guided tour of the site by BBF, the company who is responsible for the renovation. There will be a full film of the tour along soon, but in this article I summarise what I found and provide links for people seeking further information.
Foinikas in 2024
23 Oct 2024

Foinikas in 2024

Foinikas is an abandoned village on the banks of the Asprokremmos Reservoir. Well, usually. At the moment it lies on Asprokremoos Prairie. Anyway, the village itself has a long history. In the Middle Ages it was the home of the Knights Templar, who once ruled Cyprus. This fact ensures the village gets a fair number of visitors from more adventurous tourists. I went there recently to fly my drone, and as well as a nice film, it also took these lovely pictures...

Latest News Articles

Further setback for Paphos-Polis highway
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Further setback for Paphos-Polis highway

A government contract with Intrakat for the study and construction of the first phase of the Paphos-Polis highway has been terminated, the public works department announced on Monday. A notice issued to Intrakat requires the contractor to vacate the construction site within 14 days of receiving the letter. The department attributed the termination to “significant […]
Sklavenitis completes acquisition of Papantoniou Supermarkets
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Sklavenitis completes acquisition of Papantoniou Supermarkets

klavenitis Cyprus has finalised its acquisition of Papantoniou Supermarkets, following approval from the Commission for the Protection of Competition. The deal solidifies Sklavenitis’ position as a major supermarket chain on the island, marking a new chapter for both companies. With the integration complete, Sklavenitis Cyprus will now operate a network of 27 stores, employing 2,350 […]
Reservoir Water Levels Still In Decline From Last Month
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Reservoir Water Levels Still In Decline From Last Month

Despite the torrential downpour over the weekend, the Asprokremmos Reservoir water level has dropped by nearly 3% in the last four weeks, leaving it just over 30% full.
Paphos Municipality Bans Scooters on Roads
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Paphos Municipality Bans Scooters on Roads

It was announce today that Paphos Municipality had voted to ban the use of Scooter-type Personal Mobility Devices on the Public Roads of the Municipality of Paphos.