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1. Cyprus steps up efforts to protect vultures with marked power lines

In a bid to protect Cyprus’ endangered vultures and other large bird species, the Game and Wildlife Service and the Cyprus Electricity Authority (CEA) have teamed up to mark 12.5 kilometers of overhead power lines....

2. Cyprus in mourning as four young lives lost in weekend crashes

Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....

3. Three young lives lost in Frenaros car crash; two injured

The tragic traffic collision in Frenaros on Sunday, November 17, claimed the lives of three young people and left two others seriously injured....

4. Northern Lights illuminate Cyprus skies for the second time in 2024

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, were seen over Cyprus for the second time in 2024, marking a rare occurrence for the Mediterranean island. ...

5. Driver collides with herd, injures himself, kills livestock

A traffic accident occurred in Paphos on the afternoon of Monday, September 9, resulting in the injury of one person and the death of some livestock, local authorities reported....

6. Hvaldimir, Norway's famous beluga whale, found dead

Hvaldimir, the well-known beluga whale in Norway, has been found dead, according to conservationists. Hvaldimir first gained attention in 2019 when he was spotted with a harness...

7. August sees deadliest week on Cyprus roads in 2024

Cyprus has seen a troubling increase in road fatalities so far this year compared to the same period last year....

8. Lynch’s co-defendant killed in car crash before yacht tragedy in Sicily

Stephen Chamberlain, the former vice president of finance at Autonomy, was struck and killed by a car while jogging on Saturday, just days before his co-defendant, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, went missing after a yacht sank off the coast of Sicily....

9. Ships collide in disputed waters, China blames Philippines

10. Police look for answers after charred bodies found in burnt car

The discovery of two charred bodies in a burnt car in the area of Lystovouno, Limassol district, has left authorities grappling for answers as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the mysterious incident. ...

11. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

12. Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

13. Turkey grapples with stray dog crisis

Dogs rush over and greet Nilgul Sayar when she arrives by car to feed them in the countryside near Istanbul, one of many Turks with affection for Turkey’s estimated four million stray dogs, whose fate now lies in the government’s hands....

14. Gaps in scooter legislation spark safety concerns

In the aftermath of a recent accident involving a journalist and an electric scooter, safety concerns regarding these vehicles are under scrutiny....

15. Almost 100 Paphos drivers flagged for exceeding limits

Over the course of the last three days, Paphos Assistant Police Operations Director Michael Nicolaou reported a surge in traffic violations, with a total of 99 drivers cited. Predominantly, these infractions were related to speeding....

16. Deadly road crash claims British tourist's life in Paralimni

A tragic road collision turned fatal as 52-year-old Nicholas Charles Fox, a British national, succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident on May 9, 2024, in the province of Famagusta....

17. Greek Cypriots involved in traffic accident in occupied territories

A significant traffic collision involving Greek Cypriots took place on Maundy Thursday (May 2nd) within the Occupied Territories, reports from the Greek press indicate....

18. Limassol installs 5 new cameras to tackle traffic offenses

The light detection system has been expanded with the addition of five new fixed cameras, which became operational today, Monday 29 April, in two more locations within the Limassol district. ...

19. Two teens injured in Ayia Napa motorcycle accident

In a critical condition, a 17-year-old resident of Paralimni is hospitalized at the Nicosia General Hospital after being injured last night in a road collision in Ayia Napa....

20. 'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

21. Baltimore bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead

In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday morning, a bridge collapse in Baltimore Harbor has left six workers missing and presumed dead....

22. USA: Cargo ship collision collapses main Baltimore bridge (video)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore suffered a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, triggering a search for at least seven individuals in the water, officials reported....

23. Chinese coast guard clashes with Philippines in disputed waters

In a harrowing encounter in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese coast guard ships aggressively confronted a Philippine patrol vessel, raising fears of a larger conflict. ...

24. Crisis looms over vital energy project in Cyprus

In a dramatic turn of events, the consortium behind Cyprus's largest energy project, the Vasilikos F.A. terminal, is sending ominous signals of a possible rupture with the Republic of Cyprus....

25. Kasselakis vows to end MP immunity

Stefanos Kasselakis, the leader of the main opposition SYRIZA, has pledged to abolish the immunity of MPs from prosecution if his party comes into power. ...

26. New evidence points to speeding in quadruple fatality case

In the aftermath of the tragic quadruple fatality on the Limassol-Platra road, new evidence suggests that the 44-year-old driver of the double-cab vehicle was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the accident....

27. Can cameras really curb road fatalities?

In early February, tragedy struck the roads of Cyprus once again as authorities announced the loss of 25-year-old Marios Roditis in a fatal collision on a Larnaca road Sunday night....

28. Fatal car accident claims life of 25-year-old in Larnaca

In a tragic road collision that occurred around 8 p.m. last night in Larnaca, 25-year-old Marios Roditis, a resident of Larnaca, lost his life. ...

29. 3.2kg of cannabis seized after bus collision

In a coordinated operation by the Drug Enforcement Unit, a quantity of approximately 3.2 kilograms of cannabis was located and seized yesterday afternoon....

30. Late-night collision rocks Paphos: One injured, one detained

A vehicular collision shook the quiet streets of Peyeia late Monday night (29/01), leaving one driver seriously injured and another detained for illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus....