PAPHOS AIRPORT ROAD - THEY SEE ECONOMIC INTERESTS BEHIND THE DELAY

PAPHOS AIRPORT ROAD - THEY SEE ECONOMIC INTERESTS BEHIND THE DELAY - Filenews 21/7 by Dora Christodoulou


The continued delay in making decisions on the completion of the new Paphos Airport-Tourist Area road does not seem to be unrelated to behind-the-scenes reactions of local bodies with financial motives. Exclusive information from "F" states that agents of community authorities and private companies in the area are putting up behind-the-scenes obstacles and putting pressure on decision-making centers in order not to complete the new road.

COSMETIC PRODUCTS WITHDRAWN FROM THE EUROPEAN MARKET - CALL ON CONSUMERS TO STOP USING THEM -

COSMETIC PRODUCTS WITHDRAWN FROM THE EUROPEAN MARKET - CALL ON CONSUMERS TO STOP USING THEM - Filenews 21/7

Cosmetic products have been withdrawn from the European market, according to the Pharmaceutical Services.

According to the announcement, the Cosmetics Business Unit of Pharmaceutical Services received information, through the Business Alert Gateaway, about the withdrawal of cosmetic products in Europe, and the Pharmaceutical Services invite consumers who may be in possession of these products to stop using them or in case they detect them, to contact the Pharmaceutical Services by phone at 22608606, 22608682 and 22608689.

FIRE IN PYRGA - ''HOUSES WERE ENDANGERED BY FLAMES OF 20 METERS'' - THREE SCENARIOS FOR THE CAUSES OF THE FIRE -

FIRE IN PYRGA - ''HOUSES WERE ENDANGERED BY FLAMES OF 20 METERS'' - THREE SCENARIOS FOR THE CAUSES OF THE FIRE - Filenews 20/7


The consequences of the fire that broke out on Sunday at noon in Pyrga could be devastating, with the flames next to houses climbing to a height of 20 meters. This is what the spokesman of the Department of Forests, Glafkos Kyriakou, told philenews, underlining that three scenarios are being investigated as to how the fire broke out. At the same time, he appealed to citizens to clean their yards and properties and to be careful, especially now that there are heat waves. At the same time, there is anxiety in Pyrga, with citizens complaining that this is not the first time that a fire has broken out in their community, asking for those responsible, at last, to be punished.

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS - RISK OF EXPLOSION AND EXPANSION OF FOREST FIRES REMAINS ON RED ALERT

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS - RISK OF EXPLOSION AND EXPANSION OF FOREST FIRES REMAINS ON RED ALERT - Filenews 21/7


The risk of forest fires exploding and spreading is currently at the "Red Alert" level, says the Department of Forests and appeals to the public to be especially careful.

He adds that causing a fire, according to the Forests Law and the Prevention and Extinguishing of Fires in the Countryside Law, is an offense that carries severe penalties.

A warm appeal is made to the public to be especially careful during their excursions, completely avoiding actions and activities that may cause a fire.

In case someone notices smoke or fire, they are asked to call 1407 (Department of Forests) or 112 (Fire Service) immediately, the announcement concludes.

THE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 40 DEGREES INLAND - INCREASED CLOUD - YELLOW WARNING 1pm - 4.30pm

THE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 40 DEGREES INLAND - INCREASED CLOUD - YELLOW WARNING 1pm - 4.30pm - Filenews 21/7


Seasonal low pressure affects the area.

Today, the weather will be mostly clear, however in the afternoon hours there will be locally increased clouds, mainly in the mountains. Winds will initially be variable light, 3 Beaufort, to gradually become mainly southwest to northwest, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort and locally to strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort. The sea will be a little rough. The temperature will rise to around 41 degrees inland, around 35 on the south and east coasts, around 32 on the west and north coasts and 31 degrees in the higher mountains.

PAPHOS - POLIS ROAD - TENDER HAS NOT YET BEEN AWARDED

 

PAPHOS - POLIS ROAD - TENDER HAS NOT YET BEEN AWARDED - Pafos Live 21/7

Three months after the opening of the financial offers for the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road, as of mid-April 2026, the offer has not yet been awarded.

The two bids submitted, over€ 120 million, exceed the initial estimated value of the project, which was estimated at €90.2 million (before VAT).

SOUVLA LUNCH - Kamares Club, Tala - 26 July

 

SOUVLA LUNCH

Kamares Club, Tala

26 July - 1-3pm

€19pp.  Booking essential - 26 880576