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1. 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....

2. 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.” ...

3. 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...

4. 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. ...

5. 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....

6. 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....

7. 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....

8. 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....

9. 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....

10. 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....

11. Weekend drives just got easier with new Limassol–Saittas link

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weekend-drives-just-got-easier-with-new-limassol–saittas-link

If you’re heading out of Limassol this weekend, your drive just got a little easier....

12. Nicosia’s Old GSP goes hi-tech with cashless, hassle-free parking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-goes-hi-tech-with-cashless-hassle-free-parking

Say goodbye to paper tickets and long queues; Nicosia’s Old GSP parking lot is stepping into the future. Starting Monday, July 7, drivers will experience a brand-new, cashless and user-friendly parking system designed to make city parking quicker, smoother, and more environmentally friendly....

13. Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV headquarters as nuclear tensions surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-airstrike-hits-iran-s-state-tv-headquarters-as-nuclear-tensions-surge

Israel launched a direct strike on Iran’s state television headquarters in Tehran early Monday, intensifying a growing conflict and sending thousands of residents fleeing the capital....

14. Nicosia businesses and residents demand Makarios Avenue reopens to traffic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-businesses-and-residents-demand-makarios-avenue-reopens-to-traffic

A coalition of local shopkeepers, residents, and small business owners in Nicosia’s historic shopping district is calling for the city to reopen Makarios Avenue to car traffic immediately. ...

15. Two major roads near completion, set to transform travel across Cyprus (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-major-roads-near-completion-set-to-transform-travel-across-cyprus

Two key road projects are nearing completion in Cyprus and are expected to significantly improve transport links and everyday life for citizens, especially in rural and mountainous areas. ...

16. Cyprus gets back on track with three stalled mega projects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-back-on-track-with-three-stalled-mega-projects

After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...

17. €170 Million expansion kicks off at Larnaca and Paphos airports

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€170-million-expansion-kicks-off-at-larnaca-and-paphos-airports

After years of planning and preparation, the expansion of Larnaka and Pafos Airports is officially underway. ...

18. Limassol explores the possibility of a tram system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-explores-the-possibility-of-a-tram-system

A conference set for March 18 will examine the feasibility of a tram system as a public transport solution that could help ease Limassol’s traffic congestion....

19. Ready, set, go! Police amp up road patrols for Green Monday traffic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ready-set-go-police-amp-up-road-patrols-for-long-weekend-traffic

The police, particularly the Traffic Department, will deploy significantly more personnel over the weekend and on Green Monday to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and other roads....

20. Nicosia's old GSP transformed into urban park ready for public use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-transformed-into-urban-park-ready-for-public-use

The long-awaited redevelopment of the old GSP site is nearly complete and is set to be handed over to the Nicosia Municipality in March. ...

21. Huge €380 million development planned by Metropolitan of Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/huge-€380-million-development-planned-by-metropolitan-of-limassol

A bold €380 million development project in the Municipality of Amathus and the nearby Agios Athanasios district is set to transform the area, as revealed by the environmental study recently submitted by the Metropolis of Limassol....

22. Traffic delays expected again on Limassol-Nicosia highway this weekend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-traffic-delays-expected-again-on-limassol-nicosia-highway-this-weekend

After last weekend's frustrating delays for drivers, another set of roadworks is set to affect travel this weekend on the Limassol-Nicosia motorway. ...

23. Cyprus leaders discuss new crossings, including Lympia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-discuss-new-crossings-including-lympia

A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar took place Thursday at the residence of UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, located at Nicosia’s airport. ...

24. Trump’s tariff plans could hurt Cyprus’ economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-plans-could-hurt-cyprus-economy

The looming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern across the Eurozone, and Cyprus is no exception....

25. Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-opening-of-crossing-points-at-kokkina-athienou

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....

26. Traffic jam at Agios Dometios crossing as Black Friday shoppers flock to free areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/traffic-jam-at-agios-dometios-roadblock-as-black-friday-shoppers-flock-to-free-areas

Traffic congestion and long queues were reported today at the Agios Dometios roadblock, as large numbers of shoppers from the occupied territories crossed into the free areas to take advantage of Black Friday deals....

27. Limassol’s growth deserves equal support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-s-growth-deserves-equal-support

Who is driving development projects in Limassol, and how far have they progressed? Who decides how state development funds are allocated, and based on what criteria?...

28. Florence cracks down on over tourism in historic city center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center

As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...

29. Transport Ministry inaugurates new motorway that will ease traffic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-ministry-inaugurates-new-motorway-that-will-ease-traffic

According to Kathimerini's Dorita Yiannakou, Cyprus marked a milestone in its transportation network Tuesday with the inauguration of the Nicosia peripheral motorway’s first phase, a project intended to ease congestion, enhance safety, and facilitate trade across the island....

30. Limassol and Larnaca set for greener urban transport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-and-larnaca-set-for-greener-urban-transport

Cyprus has officially launched its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) for Limassol and Larnaca, making a significant step towards the the country’s transition towards greener, more accessible urban spaces....

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