Community notices and news from Cyprus.
We all know a gasbag, a hardwall or a sponge head. In a shop, an elderly woman asked help to read a label. ‘You speak Greek, you must be here a long time.’ I said yes, adding a Cypriot expression that usually raises a smile – from the time of Noah. No smile, instead a […]
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Playing a significant role in bringing the project to life. As a long-standing supporter of the charitable organisation “Goal in Life” and one of the main contributors of the renovation of the Paediatric Wards at Makarios Hospital, Petrolina is providing significant support for this important projec
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The first public dog park in the Famagusta district is expected to be completed and opened on November 23 in the Limni area of Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, the local authority announced on Friday. The municipality said work on the park was in its final stages. The project is being carried out in
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Island Energies, formerly known as Island Oil (Holdings) Limited, celebrated its new corporate identity at a reception in Limassol on Thursday evening, bringing together representatives of Cyprus’ shipping and business community. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel this week, marked another ch
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Each volunteer firefighting team will receive €1,000 in financial support from the interior ministry, with payments expected to be made early next year, the fire service announced on Thursday. The funding was confirmed at a meeting with representatives of organised volunteer groups, held as part of
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Where do you live?In a lonely house on a hill with my dear husband, two guinea boars and countless fish. What did you have for breakfast?Normally lunch – I’m a serial breakfast skipper. Describe your perfect dayGet up, get some chores done, then either go for a short hike or drive to an interesting
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A second pelican, named Chris, has taken up residence alongside Kokos, the bird that has become a landmark of Paphos harbour, according to a video posted on social media on Tuesday. The footage shows the two birds together at Kato Paphos harbour, next to the Pelican restaurant. The restaurant’s fami
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A groundbreaking initiative is set to transform emergency medical care for people with autism in Cyprus. The pioneering ambulance training program has been launched to provide first responders with specialized skills, tools and protocols to effectively support people with autism during crisis situat
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Women’s and Men’s health becomes the epicentre of MHV’s initiatives during October and November, with various actions and practices throughout the group’s hotels. MHV-Mediterranean Hospitality Venture stays true to its commitment to support and promote awareness on significant health issues, as part
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Paphos woke up to a second wave of vandalism of public spaces, with acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou pointing out that the municipality could not take the place of the police and calling for a more active presence and CCTV cameras. On Sunday night, vandals littered and spray-painted public places, wh
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