https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-growing-footprint-of-the-israeli-presence
In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jams-put-at-top-of-new-transport-minister-s-to-do-list
New Transport, Communications and Works Minister Evanthia Tsolaki has put cutting congestion near the top of her agenda, saying the ministry is examining a range of measures that could make journeys less frustrating and reduce the amount of time people spend stuck on the roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-reopens-road-access-to-arrivals-level
Road access to the Arrivals level at Larnaca Airport will reopen on Friday, 7 August, following a decision aimed at reducing congestion around the Departures area and improving traffic flow for passengers and motorists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-traffic-expected-in-limassol-on-friday-morning-due-to-recruits-swearing-in
Drivers in Limassol are likely to encounter increased traffic tomorrow morning as the swearing-in ceremony for new military recruits takes place at Lanitio Stadium....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it
The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-presses-ahead-with-call-for-countdown-timers-at-camera-controlled-traffic-lights
Cypriot MPs are renewing efforts to introduce countdown timers at traffic lights monitored by red-light enforcement cameras, arguing that the measure would improve road safety and give motorists greater confidence when approaching junctions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disbelief-over-blocked-bus-stop-in-limassol
A newly installed row of plastic bollards in Limassol has left local motorists and residents questioning the logic of municipal road planning. The flexible red and white posts, positioned directly inside a marked bus lane in front of a passenger shelter, have effectively blocked buses from pulling up to the curb. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-dead-end-to-one-way-street
The distraction caused by our phone screens, which might not actually be so smart after all, has become yet another frustrating factor in the awkward, mismatched relationship between pedestrians and cars in the unique urban landscape of Cyprus. Personally, because of this exact issue with phones, I have found myself in dangerous situations dozens of times....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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.” ...
