CARNIVAL - MASK PARTY IN THE SQUARE - Kennedy Square - 18 February

 

PAPHOS CARNIVAL - MASK PARTY IN THE SQUARE

Kennedy Square

18 February - 8pm

The Pafos Carnival 2026 brings the carnival's vitality to the heart of Pafos, at Kennedy Square.

On Wednesday, February 18, at 20.00, the Municipality of Paphos invites you to a Masquerade Party in the Square, where everyone will have the opportunity to dance and have fun in the rhythms of the carnival.

The evening's music is curated by DJ Kalozois, with an evocative program that promises to entice all attendees. Wear your most impressive costumes, let your imagination run free and experience up close the spirit and atmosphere of the Pafitic Carnival in the city's main square.

The announcement of the winners for the Treasure Hunt will be preceded at 6:00 p.m.

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CARNIVAL - THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN MASK - Attikon Multicultural Space - 19 February

 

PAPHOS CARNIVAL 2026 - THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN MASK"

AN INTERACTIVE FAMILY MUSICAL STORY SHOW

Attikon Multicultural Space

19 February - 7pm

The heart of Venice comes alive at the Pafitiko Carnival 2026 through a unique family event that combines music, theater and creative action. "The Mystery of the Golden Mask" is an interactive musical storytelling show designed for children aged five to thirteen, where imagination, music, and participation become a magical journey for the whole family. The event will take place on Thursday, February 19, at 19.00 at the "Attikon" Multipurpose Center.

CYPRUS CAN 'ACT AS FACILITATOR' TO BOOST EU's TIES WITH UK

 Cyprus Mail 8 February 2026 - by Tom Cleaver

Cyprus can “act as a facilitator” to help strengthen relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom, European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis said.

“Cyprus and the UK have a longstanding bilateral relationship, which has blossomed in the recent years. I believe that Cyprus can use its good understanding of the UK to act as facilitator in all areas of dialogue with the UK – hopefully allowing bringing all processes a step further, not only on fisheries but on all topics of common concern,” he told the Cyprus Mail.

On this matter, he made reference to an agreement signed by the EU and the UK last year, which allows for fishermen from the EU to fish in British waters, and the inverse, until the end of June 2038.

EU COMMISSIONER KADIS PLEDGES NEW STRATEGIES FOR ISLANDS AND COASTS

 Cyprus Mail 8 February 2026 - by Tom Cleaver

Cyprus will benefit from changes to fishing and other maritime strategies

European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis has pledged that the European Union will put forward two new strategies for coastal communities and islands during Cyprus’ six-month term as the holder of the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.

Speaking to the Sunday Mail, he said the two strategies will complement one another, and that they will be “extremely relevant for Cyprus”.

INDIAN FIRMS EYE CYPRUS AS BASE FOR EUROPEAN EXPANSION

 Cyprus Mail 9 February 2026 - by Souzana Psara

The landscape of bilateral trade has shifted as Cyprus and India move toward a more structured era of economic cooperation, following a high-profile summit in Mumbai that engaged over 450 industry leaders.

This gathering served as a catalyst for translating diplomatic goodwill into concrete commercial ventures across the technology, shipping, and financial sectors.

According to InBusiness, the event underscored a burgeoning appetite among Indian investors to utilise the island as a strategic gateway into the European Union.

CYPRUS FLU DEATHS REACH 26 AS HOSPITALS HIT 90% CAPACITY AHEAD OF POSSIBLE MARCH SURGE

 in-cyprus 9 February 2026

The death toll from this season’s influenza outbreak has risen to 26, as the Ministry of Health warned of a potential new wave of infections expected to hit the country in March.

State hospitals are currently operating at over 90 per cent occupancy, with dozens of patients undergoing treatment for severe complications linked to a specific viral subtype known as “K.” This strain has drawn international scientific interest after appearing across Europe two weeks earlier than in previous years.

Despite the high fatality count, health officials noted that the peak of the community spread persists, prompting urgent calls for the protection of vulnerable groups and the elderly.

CYPRUS LEANS TOWARDS ACCEPTING TRUMP'S PEACE COUNCIL INVITATION ON GAZA

 in-cyprus 9 February 2026 - by Andreas Bimbishis

President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are leaning towards accepting Donald Trump’s invitation to his “Peace Council” in Washington, a sharp contrast to their avoidance the Davos summit invitation last month.

Government sources in Nicosia said the first reaction appears positive because the invitation focuses exclusively on Gaza’s reconstruction. Both capitals have until Wednesday to confirm whether they will attend the 19 February summit at the Donald Trump Peace Institute in Washington.

Government sources in Athens confirmed to ERT that the invitation has been received and is being assessed.