TRANSPORT EU studies deem trams and trains “not viable,” but Vafeades insists the projects could ease congestion and cut transport costs. Photo credit: Unsplash Vafeades pushes for high-speed train linking three cities, but EU won’t fund it Newsroom Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, is examining the possibility of connecting Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol through “a type of train, ideally a high-speed train.” READ MORE
Fugitive in infamous 2009 ‘Arctic Sea’ hijacking arrested in Cyprus after 15 years on the run Russian-Israeli national caught during cruise stop in Larnaca; extradition to Russia under review. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
''He knew too much'': Secret note names alleged killers of national guardsman A mother’s 20-year fight for justice takes a chilling turn after a handwritten letter claims her son was murdered for uncovering ... Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
A big step for animal welfare in Cyprus World Animal Day marks new grants, shelter plans, and awareness campaigns for pets and farm animals alike. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
Christodoulides: ''He clearly doesn’t know who he’s dealing with'' Cyprus and Greece scramble to calm tensions after reports of a funding row over the Greece–Cyprus power link. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
Kaiti Cleridou, daughter of former Cypriot President Glafkos Clerides, dies at 76 The longtime DISY politician and advocate for women’s rights leaves behind a legacy of service and conviction. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
Former Metropolitan of Kition, once convicted of indecent assault, dies at 87 Chrysostomos’s death closes a turbulent chapter for the Cypriot Church, marked by both devotion and controversy. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
The forecast is feeling fickle: A sun-to-storm shift is brewing The thermal takedown is on with warmth officially being sent home. Newsroom 06/10/2025 | NEWS
Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles Practical issues and limited range cited as reasons for abandoning new government fleet. Newsroom 05/10/2025 | NEWS
Digital Agenda: Exploring the frontiers of innovation Once again, experts from around the world will speak about issues of innovation and artificial intelligence. 05/10/2025 | NEWS
Larnaca’s giant flamingo takes flight: From concrete eyesore to city icon A decade-old idea finally blossoms into a breathtaking mural, greeting visitors with color and creativity at the city’s ... Newsroom 05/10/2025 | NEWS
