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1. Don't be alarmed if you spot drones over Cyprus motorways next week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/don-t-be-alarmed-if-you-spot-drones-over-cyprus-motorways-next-week

If you're driving between Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca or Ayia Napa over the next two weeks and notice a drone flying alongside the motorway, there's no need for concern....

2. Nicosia says it’s turning things around, but traffic and bills still bite

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-says-it-s-turning-things-around-but-traffic-and-bills-still-bite

''During the first year, we simply kept quiet and worked,'' the Municipality of Nicosia said as it presented its two-year progress report, highlighting significant steps in financial recovery, organisational restructuring, and the development course of the capital....

3. New traffic message signs set to go live

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-message-signs-set-to-go-live

Variable Message Signs (VMS) have been installed in Nicosia, Limassol, and Paphos and are now waiting for connection to the electricity grid before becoming operational....

4. NVIDIA VP sees AI as a tool to help Cyprus tackle traffic, water and climate changes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nvidia-vp-sees-ai-as-a-tool-to-help-cyprus-tackle-traffic-water-and-climate-changes

Artificial intelligence has the potential to help tackle some of Cyprus’ biggest challenges, from energy and water management to climate resilience and traffic congestion, according to John Josephakis, Global Vice President of HPC/Supercomputing at NVIDIA....

5. Police map 48 dangerous crash hotspots across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-map-48-dangerous-crash-hotspots-across-cyprus

Cyprus police have identified 48 locations across the island where road accidents are happening more frequently, raising fresh concerns about road safety on some of the country’s busiest routes....

6. Cyprus to launch nationwide mobile emergency alert system on June 2

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-nationwide-mobile-emergency-alert-system-on-june-2

Cyprus will officially launch the CY-Alert emergency warning system on June 2, giving authorities the ability to send instant alerts directly to mobile phones during dangerous situations such as wildfires or other emergencies....

7. Kostas Bakoyiannis, Dimitris K. Melissas and Byron Ioannou at Green Agenda 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kostas-bakoyiannis-dimitris-k-melissas-and-byron-ioannou-at-green-agenda-2026

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit, the country’s largest sustainability conference, returns to Nicosia on June 4, 2026, under the theme ''Transition as a responsibility (not a trend),'' bringing together leading figures from the fields of sustainable development and innovation....

8. €1,000 fines for drivers who refuse to move cars after minor crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€1-000-fines-for-drivers-who-refuse-to-move-cars-after-minor-crashes

Drivers in Cyprus who refuse to move their vehicles after minor traffic accidents could soon face fines of up to €1,000 under a tougher new law aimed at reducing traffic congestion and roadside standstills....

9. Lane closures and road works planned on Nicosia–Limassol highway next week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lane-closures-and-road-works-planned-on-nicosia–limassol-highway-next-week

Drivers using one of Cyprus’ busiest highways should brace for delays over the coming days, as roadworks and maintenance projects are set to take place on sections of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway....

10. Busiest Green Line crossing expansion completed at Agios Dhometios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/busiest-green-line-crossing-expansion-completed-at-agios-dhometios

Construction work funded by the European Union at the Agios Dhometios crossing point has now been completed, bringing major improvements to the busiest Green Line crossing in Cyprus. ...

11. Surgeries on hold as flu wave fills Cyprus hospitals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgeries-on-hold-as-flu-wave-fills-cyprus-hospitals

Non-urgent surgeries may soon be postponed, and private hospital beds brought into play, as Cyprus’s public hospitals struggle to keep up with a growing wave of patients sick with the flu and other seasonal viruses....

12. Seven influenza-related confirmed deaths since start of flu season

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-influenza-related-confirmed-deaths-since-start-of-flu-season

Health authorities have confirmed seven deaths linked to laboratory-confirmed influenza since the start of the current flu season, with all fatalities involving elderly patients, most of whom had underlying health conditions....

13. Cyprus marks record-breaking tourism year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-marks-record-breaking-tourism-year

Cyprus recorded its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis, who described the year as a landmark moment for the country’s visitor economy....

14. Miss the deadline, pay the price: Vehicle registration renewals begin across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/miss-the-deadline-pay-the-price-vehicle-registration-renewals-begin-across-cyprus

The renewal period for vehicle registration licences for 2026 began this week, with authorities urging motorists not to delay ahead of a strict March 11 deadline that carries financial penalties and no possibility of extension....

15. Channel Tunnel power failure leaves thousands stranded on Europe routes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/channel-tunnel-power-failure-leaves-thousands-stranded-on-europe-routes

Thousands of passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe faced major disruption after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to the suspension of Eurostar services for much of the day, during one of the busiest travel periods of the year....

16. Christmas surge tests A&E departments, hospitals hold steady

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-surge-tests-a-e-departments-hospitals-hold-steady

Emergency services and public hospitals experienced increased demand over the Christmas holiday period, but the situation remained manageable, health officials said, with no extraordinary incidents recorded....

17. Erhurman reports breakthroughs on halloumi, roadblocks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-reports-breakthroughs-on-halloumi-roadblocks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said Thursday that the two sides managed to move forward on a handful of practical issues, most notably halloumi and the management of crossing points, after a long trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and the UN envoy....

18. Nicosia crossing set for major upgrade thanks to the EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crossing-set-for-major-upgrade-thanks-to-the-eu

The European Union is funding an expansion of the Agios Dometios Crossing Point, one of the busiest border crossings in Nicosia, aiming to make travel smoother and safer for both vehicles and pedestrians....

19. Stuck in traffic: Nicosia emerges as one of the world’s slowest city drives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stuck-in-traffic-nicosia-emerges-as-one-of-the-world-s-slowest-city-drives

A new report from TomTom, the navigation and mapping company, places Cyprus, represented in the index by Nicosia, at 82nd worldwide for traffic congestion in 2024. ...

20. Cypriots plan last-minute New Year’s Eve outings, PASIKA seeks holiday hours extension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriots-plan-last-minute-new-year-s-eve-outings-pasika-seeks-holiday-hours-extension

The festive season has officially begun, even if the weather has yet to match the mood. Music venues and restaurants across Cyprus are already preparing to welcome holiday crowds....

21. Cyprus faces two more years of airport congestion, Minister says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-two-more-years-of-airport-congestion-minister-says

Passengers traveling through Cyprus’s main airports are likely to face two more years of long lines, crowded terminals, and makeshift boarding areas before major improvements take effect, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis....

22. Vafeades pushes for high-speed train linking three cities, but EU won’t fund it

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vafeades-pushes-for-high-speed-train-linking-three-cities-but-eu-won-t-fund-it

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.” ...

23. Turkish Cypriot crossings surge as Greek Cypriot movement declines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-crossings-surge-as-greek-cypriot-movement-declines

The flow of people between the island’s divided communities is showing contrasting trends. While Greek Cypriot crossings into the occupied areas are declining, Turkish Cypriots are increasingly traveling to the free areas...

24. Old GSP will become Nicosia’s go-to hub for services, shops, and green spaces

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/old-gsp-to-become-nicosia-s-go-to-hub-for-services-shops-and-green-spaces

By the end of 2026, Nicosians will be able to visit the old GSP site for a full range of services, shopping, and recreation in one spot. ...

25. Makarios Stadium off the table for Park & Ride

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makarios-stadium-off-the-table-for-park-ride

Plans to use Makarios Stadium as a new Park & Ride site hit a roadblock after the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) rejected the proposal. The Ministry of Transport is now scouting alternative locations across Nicosia and Limassol to ease city traffic....

26. Stuck again? Cyprus’ traffic nightmare is getting worse, especially in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stuck-again-cyprus-traffic-nightmare-is-getting-worse-especially-in-limassol

If you’ve been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic lately, you’re not alone, especially if you live in Limassol. What used to be just morning and afternoon rush hours has now become an all-day ordeal, turning daily commutes into a test of patience....

27. Accidents and curiosity bring Limassol traffic to a crawl

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/accidents-and-curiosity-bring-limassol-traffic-to-a-crawl

Traffic in Limassol has become a daily headache, with jams stretching for kilometers and snaring thousands of drivers, often outside of rush hour....

28. Photo Radar list to launch soon: Instant fines coming to roads and checkpoints

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/photo-radar-list-to-launch-soon-instant-fines-coming-to-roads-and-checkpoints

Around late October to early November, the Photo Radar list will be launched after the completion of improvements and modifications made by the Police....

29. Von der Leyen vows to end Cyprus’s electricity isolation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-vows-to-end-cyprus-s-electricity-isolation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to address critical energy bottlenecks, including Cyprus’s limited electricity links to continental Europe....

30. New law aims to ease traffic jams caused by minor accidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-aims-to-ease-traffic-jams-caused-by-minor-accidents

Minor traffic accidents may soon cause fewer disruptions under a new law approved by Parliament last Thursday....

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