HOW A STATUE BECOMES A LIVING ORGANISM

 

HOW A STATUE BECOMES A LIVING ORGANISM - Cy Mail 23/3 by Christina Michalidis

The slow evolution of Ayia Napa’s underwater sculpture museum

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are visible.

Recent photos reveal patches of marine life starting to blanket the statutes, algae and other organisms have begun to settle on parts of the figures, a gradual transformation that was always anticipated when the installation was initially submerged.

CYPRUS KEEPS BBB+ RATING WITH STABLE OUTLOOK BUT REGIONAL TENSIONS POSE RISKS

 

CYPRUS KEEPS BBB+ RATING WITH STABLE OUTLOOK BUT REGIONAL TENSIONS POSE RISKS - Cy Mail 23/3 by Kyriacos Nicolaou

Credit rating agency Capital Intelligence Ratings on Monday affirmed Cyprus’ long-term foreign currency rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, while also confirming the short-term rating at A2.

The agency said the ratings are supported by the continued strengthening of public finances, reflected in sustained budget surpluses, declining public debt and low fiscal risks in the short to medium term.

PAFOS EASTER CAMPAIGN INTENSIFIED

 

PAFOS EASTER CAMPAIGN INTENSIFIED

The Pafos Regional Board of Tourism, placing particular emphasis on strengthening domestic tourism, is further intensifying as of today its nationwide advertising campaign already underway for the Easter period, promoting Pafos as an ideal destination for short getaways and quality holidays.

The campaign is being implemented mainly through social media, with a particular focus on Facebook and Instagram, while it is also supported by the coordinated efforts of the district’s tourism professionals. Its aim is to further strengthen the message to the permanent residents of Cyprus to choose Pafos as a domestic tourism destination during the Easter period, offering thousands of visitors the opportunity to discover first-hand the beauty and authentic experiences the region has to offer.

SPECIAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MARCH 25, 2026 PARADE IN PAFOS

 

SPECIAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MARCH 25, 2026 PARADE IN PAFOS

The Municipality of Pafos announces that on Wednesday, March 25, special traffic arrangements will be applied in the area where the Parade for the National Anniversary of the Greek Independence will be held for the purpose of the smooth conduct of the event and to facilitate citizens.

The Parade will start at the Monument to National Arch Makarios III and Antistasis heading to the city center via Georgios Griva - Digeni Avenue. From 10.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. Georgiou Griva - Digeni Avenue and all its traces, the section of Evagora Pallikaridis Avenue from Kennedy Square to its intersection with Haralambou Muskos Street, will be closed to the traffic of vehicles and other vehicles. 25th March street from its contribution to Ioannis Agroti Street, the section of Nikos Antoniadis Street from its contribution to Pallados Street (P.E.O. Offices) to Kennedy Square and Apostolos Pavlos Avenue from its contribution to Gladstonos and Nikodimos Mylonas Streets.

The following spaces will be used for parking vehicles: Parking Area of the former Police Station (Kennedy Square), Jacob's Stadium (entrance from Grigoris Avxentiou Street), Caravella Parking Area and space in front of the Pontic Hellenic Genocide Monument (Evagora Pallikaridis Avenue).

Drivers are asked to comply with the emergency traffic signs and the instructions of the members of the Traffic of the Paphos Police Directorate and the Traffic Officers of the Municipality of Paphos to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and the risk of causing accidents.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 24 March 2026

Members of the Poaching and Surveillance Unit of the Police's Green Line located a double-cab vehicle with Turkish Cypriot registration numbers, driven by a 30-year-old Turkish Cypriot, passing through the occupied areas through an unapproved crossing point in the area of Agios Sozomenos.

During the inspection of the vehicle, they found that it was carrying a large amount of goods in the back, so they took it to the Pera Chorio Police Station and immediately called officials of the Customs Department to take over the case due to competence.

GOVERNMENT PREPARES ENERGY RELIEF MEASURES AS CRISIS REACHES HOUSEHOLDS

 

GOVERNMENT PREPARES ENERGY RELIEF MEASURES AS CRISIS REACHES HOUSEHOLDS - KNews 24/3 by Panayiotis Rougalas

Government weighs electricity subsidies and fuel tax cuts as Middle East tensions drive costs higher.

The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East has now reached the doorstep of every Cypriot household. Like other European governments, Cyprus is one step away from rolling out measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs and the wider cost-of-living squeeze.

While the government is still keeping its cards close to its chest regarding the measures it has already examined and costed, the tools at its disposal are not new. In fact, they were tested just two years ago during another war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which triggered a similar chain reaction across energy markets.

SEVERAL MAJOR AIRLINES HAVE CUT FLIGHTS AS FUEL COSTS SOAR

 

SEVERAL MAJOR AIRLINES HAVE CUT FLIGHTS AS FUEL COSTS SOAR - KNews 24/3

From the US to Europe, the Philippines and Vietnam, carriers slash routes as soaring oil prices and detours drive up costs; travellers brace for delays and higher fares.

Major airlines around the world are cancelling flights as the ongoing conflict in Iran drives oil prices to historic highs, forcing carriers to rethink operations and route schedules.