BLIND WINE PAIRING EVENING - Martika's Kitchen, Tala Square - 29 March

 BLIND WINE PAIRING EVENING

Martika's Kitchen, Tala Square

29 March - from 5.30pm-10pm

€50pp.   Booking essential with food choice by 27 March.

Tel 96 134030

CRIME ROUND UP

 Pafos Live 23 March 2025

Members of the Police arrested two people yesterday, as part of an investigation into cases of burglaries of two houses and a premises, committed in recent days, in the Nicosia district. Specifically, a 47-year-old man was arrested in connection with the three burglary cases, while in connection with one of the three cases, a 35-year-old man was also arrested.

BARN OWLS TAKE ON CYPRUS' RODENT PROBLEM

 Cyprus Mail 22 March 2025 - by Charalambos Stylianou

Since the launch of a national initiative in 2021, rodenticide use has dropped by up to 60 per cent, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pest control

A natural solution to Cyprus’ rodent problem is proving highly effective, with the barn owl emerging as a powerful ally in reducing the use of toxic rodenticides.

Since the launch of a national initiative in 2021, rodenticide use has dropped by up to 60 per cent, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pest control.

MAJOR ROAD WORKS

 

Between the dates 07/01/2025 – 02/05/2025, on Kremmastis Street in Episkopi, a roundabout construction work will be carried out by a private contractor. During the works, the following regulations will apply: • A section of Kremmastis Street will be closed and traffic will be diverted via Achaion and Argous Streets. • Also, the exit from the Paphos - Limassol motorway towards Limassol at the Episkopi junction will be closed and traffic from the motorway to Episkopi will be diverted through the immediately following Kantou junction.

SHOUTING QUIETLY - FINDING YOUR VOICE AS A QUIET CREATIVE - Third Space Art Centre, Paphos - 29 March

 Cyprus Mail 22 March 2025 - by Eleni Philippou

SHOUTING QUIETLY - FINDING YOUR VOICE AS A QUIET CREATIVE

Third Space Art Centre, Paphos

29 March - 4pm

Interactive talk-workshop by Pete Mosley for introverted creatives. In English. reservations necessary. Tel: 99-216088

An event for the shy, the introverted and the quiet creatives? Oh, yes. That is exactly what is coming up in Paphos at the Third Space art Centre on March 29. As niche as it gets but possibly a much-needed event for many.

CYPRUS TO LAUNCH SEAL CARE CENTRE FOR ENDANGERED MONK SEALS

 Cyprus Mail 22 March 2025 - by Charalambos Stylianou

Cyprus is set to open a new facility dedicated to the care of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), authorities announced on Saturday, marking International Seal Day. The facility will be located at the Cyprus marine aquaculture research centre in Meneou, under the auspices of the fisheries and marine research department (FMRD).

The FMRD highlighted the vital role it plays in the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal population on the island, through its national monk seal monitoring team.

DESALINATION PUSH BUT AT WHAT COST?

 Cyprus Mail 23 March 2025 - by Iole Damaskinos

The desalination plant at Vasiliko

Should the drought persist, 2026 will constitute a crisis year

Efforts to mitigate the country’s water shortage are intensely focussed on the rapid acquisition of desalination plants, viewed as the most effective way to secure long term adequacy.

However, questions abound about how quickly the plants can be built given their cost, as well as more fundamental questions as to how water procured will be allocated, accounted for and managed.