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11 December, 2025
 

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1. Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-continue-flooding-roads-and-homes-across-cyprus-photos

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

2. Cyprus on alert for severe weather: Both Paralimni-Deryneia and the occupied areas on alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-alert-for-severe-weather-both-paralimni-deryneia-and-the-occupied-areas-on-alert

Cyprus is facing a rapid deterioration in weather conditions, prompting authorities on both sides of the island to activate emergency readiness mechanisms....

3. Cyprus MP's consider zero-alcohol rule for new drivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-consider-zero-alcohol-rule-for-new-drivers

MPs are once again taking aim at drunk driving, this time with a proposal that would ban any amount of alcohol for new drivers, a move supporters say is urgently needed after a string of deadly crashes on Cyprus’ roads....

4. MPs slam €4M airport photo radar plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-slam-€4m-airport-photo-radar-plan

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a €4 million plan to expand Cyprus’ ''photo radar'' system, which automatically issues fines for traffic violations. The controversy? Parts of it, including at airports, could be running without proper legal approval....

5. Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-drunk-and-drug-driving-as-four-dead-in-a-week

The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...

6. Cyprus brings in foreign experts to inspect entire bus fleet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-brings-in-foreign-experts-to-inspect-entire-bus-fleet

Cyprus is bringing in specialists from abroad to examine the entire public bus fleet, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis said Monday, after a series of checks uncovered maintenance lapses....

7. Strovolos residents celebrate speed bump removals, and take no prisoners online

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strovolos-residents-celebrate-speed-bump-removals-and-take-no-prisoners-online

The Strovolos Municipality has begun removing speed bumps from local streets, aiming to improve road safety and better serve residents. Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis was on hand for the first removal, watching the work closely....

8. Online Reservations Open for the New Generation Toyota RAV4 in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-reservations-open-for-the-new-generation-toyota-rav4-in-cyprus

The Toyota RAV4, a milestone model for the brand, has officially entered its sixth generation, and Dickran Ouzounian has begun accepting online reservations through its website....

9. Ambulance stuck at intersection as drivers fear fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-stuck-at-intersection-as-drivers-fear-fines

A video circulating on social media has sparked concern about the city’s photo-tagging system after drivers stalled at a red light, preventing an ambulance from rushing through an intersection....

10. Cyprus Road Transport Department warns of unsafe e-bikes, cars and truck tires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-transport-department-warns-of-unsafe-e-bikes-cars-and-truck-tires

Cyprus’ Department of Road Transport is warning consumers about several electric bicycles, passenger vehicles and a truck tire model that have been flagged as unsafe in the European Union’s rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products....

11. Cyprus plans overhaul of taxi sector with digital platform and driver training

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-plans-overhaul-of-taxi-sector-with-digital-platform-and-driver-training

Cyprus authorities are moving forward with plans to overhaul the professional taxi sector, with a focus on technology and modernization....

12. Driver caught using laptop and phone while cruising on Limassol–Paphos highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-caught-using-laptop-and-phone-while-cruising-on-limassol–paphos-highway

Cypriot drivers have seen plenty on the roads, but this one still raised eyebrows: a woman was filmed driving down the Limassol–Paphos highway with a laptop open in front of her while also holding her mobile phone....

13. Nicosia–Troodos highway still stuck in neutral 50 years and counting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia–troodos-highway-still-stuck-in-neutral-50-years-and-counting

It was supposed to be a ''lifeline'' for Cyprus’ rural communities, a fast, modern highway linking Nicosia to Troodos. Instead, after more than 50 years, the long-promised road has become a running joke about government delays and shifting political timetables....

14. Cyprus This Week: Banks, MOTs and tax talks stir debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-this-week-banks-mots-and-tax-talks-stir-debate

Cyprus’ headlines this week reflect a mix of economic, labor, and public safety issues, from banks rewarding employees handsomely to questions about who is really keeping the country’s roads safe. ...

15. Late-night bus blaze in Paphos triggers island-wide safety review of electric fleet (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-bus-blaze-in-paphos-triggers-island-wide-safety-review-of-electric-fleet-video

A fire broke out early Thursday morning on an electric bus parked near the Tombs of the Kings area in Paphos, prompting an emergency response and an official investigation into the cause of the blaze....

16. Cyprus on two wheels: Inside the brotherhood of Harley riders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-on-two-wheels-inside-the-brotherhood-of-harley-riders

In Nicosia, the H.O.G. Cyprus Chapter, the local branch of the Harley Owners Group, offers an intimate glimpse into a community built not on rebellion, but on passion, camaraderie, and the open road....

17. Police want rental car companies to provide driver info for fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-want-rental-car-companies-to-provide-driver-info-for-fines

Police are proposing new rules to make it easier to collect traffic fines from rental cars, especially those driven by tourists....

18. Big changes ahead for Cyprus drivers under new EU license rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-changes-ahead-for-cyprus-drivers-under-new-eu-licence-rules

Getting behind the wheel in Cyprus, and across Europe, is about to change....

19. Big shake-up coming for Cyprus’ taxi industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-shake-up-coming-for-cyprus-taxi-industry

Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....

20. Press Release: “Ride of Love 2025” – The Lexus Cycling Dream Team Rides for the Karaiskakio Foundation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/press-release-ride-of-love-2025-–-the-lexus-cycling-dream-team-rides-for-the-karaiskakio-foundation

The Lexus Cycling Dream Team, a group of executives from the Cypriot business community who share a common passion for cycling and giving back, returns this year with the charitable “Ride of Love”, supporting the Childhood Cancer Diagnostic and Investigation Centre of the Karaiskakio Foundation....

21. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-000-traffic-violations-reported-in-a-week-as-two-die-in-nicosia-accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

22. Within ninety minutes, two deadly crashes claim elderly lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/within-ninety-minutes-two-deadly-crashes-claim-elderly-lives

Two separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district on Saturday left two elderly people dead, in what police described as a troubling day on the island’s roads....

23. Stefan Dobrev: Europe’s diversity as a weapon for innovation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stefan-dobrev-europe-s-diversity-as-a-weapon-for-innovation

Stefan Dobrev, chairman of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, called for a “new European self-confidence” in the age of artificial intelligence, speaking Thursday at the Digital Agenda 2025 conference under the theme “Beyond AI.”...

24. Roadworks begin on highways across Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roadworks-begin-on-highways-across-nicosia-larnaca-and-famagusta

Motorists in Nicosia, Larnaca, and Famagusta should prepare for a series of highway maintenance and construction works in the coming weeks....

25. Protesters to file complaint after police pepper-spray Gaza rally in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protesters-to-file-complaint-after-police-pepper-spray-gaza-rally-in-nicosia

Protesters in Cyprus say they will file formal complaints against the police after officers used pepper spray to disperse a demonstration outside the Foreign Ministry on Thursday....

26. Driver who left cyclist to die in Nicosia crash jailed after appeal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-who-left-cyclist-to-die-in-nicosia-crash-jailed-after-appeal

A man who caused the death of a 25-year-old cyclist in Aglantzia in 2022 will now serve prison time after Cyprus’ Court of Appeal overturned his suspended sentence and ordered him jailed for 10 months....

27. Police accused of roughing up peaceful Gaza solidarity protest in Nicosia (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-accused-of-roughing-up-peaceful-gaza-solidarity-protest-in-nicosia-video

What began as a peaceful show of solidarity outside Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry turned chaotic Thursday night, after demonstrators say police officers sprayed and beat them without provocation....

28. Tensions flare at rally backing Global Sumud Flotilla

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-flare-at-rally-backing-global-sumud-flotilla

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia on Thursday late afternoon to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla. The demonstration started off peacefully but tensions briefly flared when a commotion broke out between citizens and police....

29. Takata airbag recall: Cars to be immobilized starting Oct. 3

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/takata-airbag-recall-cars-to-be-immobilized-starting-oct-3

Government officials on Thursday urged car owners with Takata airbags to respond promptly to a nationwide recall, warning that delays could pose serious safety risks....

30. Police recommend criminal charges in fatal Aglantzia crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-recommend-criminal-charges-in-fatal-aglantzia-crash

Police have recommended criminal prosecution for the 24-year-old driver involved in the deadly traffic accident last July in Aglantzia that claimed the life of 20-year-old Kyriakos Antoniou. ...

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