THE MARION-ARSINOE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM ENTERS THE DIGITAL ERA

 

THE MARION-ARSINOE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM ENTERS THE DIGITAL ERA

The museum is radically upgrading its visitor experience through the complete digitization of information and the creation of a modern digital tour. This initiative, led by the Pafos Regional Board of Tourism (ETAP) and enthusiastically supported by the Department of Antiquities (Pafos Department), marks another decisive step toward realizing the vision of transforming the region into an integrated, Smart Destination.

The new digital tool allows, locals, domestic and international visitors to explore the museum's archaeological and cultural wealth in an innovative and interactive way.

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Press 13/11

Man attacks roommate following an argument, sending him to the hospital 

Police in Limassol have arrested a 29-year-old foreign national following a violent altercation with his roommate.

According to a report filed by a 41-year-old man, the two individuals had a heated confrontation, during which the 29-year-old allegedly attacked and struck him.

The 41-year-old was taken to the hospital, where it was determined that he had sustained injuries to various parts of his body.

SAFE SKYROCKETS TO €894.7 million THE BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IN 2027 - ARMAMENTS, DEFENCE INDUSTRY AND PERSONNEL PUT TO PARLIAMENT

SAFE SKYROCKETS TO €894.7 million THE BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE IN 2027 - ARMAMENTS, DEFENCE INDUSTRY AND PERSONNEL PUT TO PARLIAMENT - Filenews 13/11 by Andreas Pogiatzis


Increased by €266.6 mil. or about 42.5% are the primary expenditures provided for in the budget of the Ministry of Defense for 2027.

According to what the Minister of Defense, Vassilis Palmas, said during today's Finance Committee of the Parliament, the budget for 2027 amounts to €894.7 million, compared to €628 million. in 2026, with €430.15 million. intended for defensive shielding.

Mr. Palmas, presenting the budget, referred to the contracts that have been signed through the European SAFE mechanism and set as a priority the development of the Cypriot defense industry.

DEATH OF A THREE YEAR OLD IN PAPHOS - A DEATH INTERROGATION BEGINS INTHE UNITED KINGDOM - THE FATHER WAS SENTENCED TO A FINE - WHAT THE BBC REPORTS

DEATH OF A THREE YEAR OLD IN PAPHOS - A DEATH INTERROGATION BEGINS INTHE UNITED KINGDOM - THE FATHER WAS SENTENCED TO A FINE - WHAT THE BBC REPORTS- Filenews 13/11


A death inquest is underway in the UK into the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell from a fourth-floor window of a hotel in Paphos, an accident for which his father was convicted in Cyprus of €3,000.

According to the BBC, the death inquest into the July 12 death of 3-year-old Jaxon Foster was opened on Friday and postponed to January 6.

CAPE GRECO MONASTERY - REVERSAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOLY METROPOLIS OF CONSTANTIA IN AYIA NAPA - NEW EXAMINATION BY SYMEPA

CAPE GRECO MONASTERY - REVERSAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOLY METROPOLIS OF CONSTANTIA IN AYIA NAPA - NEW EXAMINATION BY SYMEPA - Filenews 13/11 by Angelos Nikolaou


Important developments are taking place around the urban planning application of the Holy Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta for the construction of a monastery and shelter for abused women and children in the Municipality of Ayia Napa, within the Province of Famagusta.

During its meeting today, the Council for the Study of Deviations (SYMEPA) unanimously decided to reconsider the application at a new session, due to a series of new data that emerged after its previous examination on October 16, 2026.

KYRENIA FERRY FIRST MATE ACCUSED OF FAILING TO HELP PASSENGERS DURING EVACUATION

Vessel had missing life jackets, an expired life buoy and no radio, while investigators have yet to establish the cause of the sinking. Photo credit: Kibris Postasi

KYRENIA FERRY FIRST MATE ACCUSED OF FAILING TO HELP PASSENGERS DURING EVACUATION - KNews 13/11

No shortcomings were identified at the so-called ''ports department'' despite previously documented safety deficiencies aboard the vessel.



Authorities in the occupied north say no shortcomings were found at the so-called ''ports department'', despite earlier safety deficiencies aboard the Filo Jet. The investigation has also revealed allegations of crew failures, while the cause of the sinking remains unconfirmed. The statement was made during the latest hearing in the investigation into the August 30 sinking off the occupied port of Kyrenia.

Investigators provided further details about the vessel's condition, its inspection history and the actions of its crew, including findings that several items of safety equipment were missing or had not met the required standards.

CHRISTODOULIDES SUGGESTS 'CERTAIN' EU MEMBER STATES SHOULD BE PRESENT AT UKRAINE TALKS

CHRISTODOULIDES SUGGESTS 'CERTAIN' EU MEMBER STATES SHOULD BE PRESENT AT UKRAINE TALKS - Cy Mail 13/11 by Tom Cleaver


President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday suggested that “certain” European Union member states should be present at talks aimed at bringing to an end almost five years of war in Ukraine, as he arrived at the day’s informal European Council summit in Dublin.

“I must first mention that today, at the European Council, we will be informed about the latest developments in the discussions in Abu Dhabi, so we will be informed and we are hoping for positive developments,” he said in response to a question from the Cyprus Mail.

He added that the day’s discussions would feature the question of who will represent the European Union at those talks, “because the European Union must be present”