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

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

32. 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....

33. Traffic accidents: When you can move your vehicle

New rules clarify when and how drivers may move vehicles after a collision....

34. Paid your road tax? You might still get fined

A glitch in Cyprus’ road transport system left drivers facing fines even though many believed they had successfully renewed their vehicle licenses online....

35. Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations

Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, and Bolt announce the launch of a new partnership that places Cyprus on the map of a global strategic initiative....

36. 41-year-old overturns car in Paphos while drunk and driving without license

A 41-year-old man is accused of multiple serious traffic offenses following a crash in the Paphos district early Sunday....

37. Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee) launches the new Shell GO+ campaign starring Shell stations, Michalis Sofokleous and Herodotos Miltiadous

Coral Cyprus, the official licensee of Shell in Cyprus, is launching a new humorous digital campaign for the Shell GO+ rewards app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, now is the time, because every transaction brings you closer to points, gifts, contests and exclusive perks....

38. Skip truck drivers sound the alarm: ''Help us, or everyone pays''

Skip Truck Drivers Sound the Alarm: “We’re Being Pushed Out” Subtitle: ...

39. Ready to drive? Be ready to wait

Aspiring drivers in Cyprus are facing extensive delays in obtaining their licenses, with waiting times stretching to over a year in some districts, according to the head of the Pancyprian Federation of Driving School Owners (POIEO)....

40. Police seize knives, bat, brass knuckles in Larnaca

Five individuals were arrested in Larnaca during a coordinated police operation targeting crime and public safety, authorities said Thursday....

41. Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

Police ramped up patrols across Cyprus overnight, with coordinated operations reported in all districts, authorities said Saturday....

42. 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....

43. Cyprus MP's ends lifetime driver ban for ex-drug offenders

Cyprus lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a long-awaited amendment to the law governing professional driver’s licenses, ending the blanket lifetime ban for bus and taxi drivers with past drug-related convictions....

44. Lawmakers propose transparency for mobile traffic cameras

Lawmakers are calling for greater transparency in the use of mobile traffic cameras following criticism that the current system relies on hidden surveillance rather than public safety....

45. Coral Energy (Shell Licensee) strengthens ties with its partners in the Cypriot market

46. Driving instructors hit the brakes on exam delays

It’s not every day you see a convoy of driving school vehicles pulling up to government buildings in protest, but that’s exactly what happened on Friday as frustrated driving school instructors took their complaints to the Ministry of Transport. ...

47. Cyprus struggles to fill jobs amid booming sectors, red tape

Cyprus is facing ongoing labor shortages across critical sectors, with acute gaps in professional drivers and nursing staff threatening service quality for both residents and tourists....

48. Parents, caregivers could soon work less as Cyprus pushes for flexible hours in public sector

Working parents in Cyprus’ public sector may soon get the option to trim their daily hours by up to two, under a new government push to make work and family life easier to juggle. ...

49. Mayor Phedonos calls out reckless parking, and he's not holding back

It’s a scene we’ve all seen before – someone thinking they’re above the rules and parking wherever they feel like it. But this time, the mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, wasn’t about to let it slide....

50. Fowl play: Customs scramble to seize 92 kilos of smuggled chicken

Cyprus Customs officials recently seized over 92 kilograms of chicken, animal offal, and eggs, along with hundreds of duty-free cigarettes, during inspections at Pyla and Agios Dometios....

51. Hunters’ protest shakes Cyprus politics

The government is facing backlash over its handling of Sunday’s disruptive hunters’ protest, which saw major roads blocked and sparked widespread anger. ...

52. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

53. Hang up or pay up: Tougher penalties for drivers using phones

Drivers caught holding a mobile phone while driving could soon face stricter financial penalties if a proposal by the Police, expected to be submitted for legislation, becomes law....

54. New driving license law to impact learner drivers in Cyprus

Starting in 2026, a new law will change how learner drivers in Cyprus are allowed to practice on the roads....

55. Learner driver caught speeding at 185km/h

An 18-year-old learner driver was caught speeding at 185 kilometers per hour on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway....

56. Deadly crash in Kyrenia claims lives of mother and daughter

In a tragic incident early this morning, a 41-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives in a traffic accident in the occupied Bogazi district of Kyrenia....

57. 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....

58. Parliament raises penalty points for license suspension

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Law, increasing the threshold for temporary driving license suspension from 12 to 16 penalty points. ...

59. How digital wallets could simplify life in Cyprus

All modern states are required to develop their digital tools to better serve their citizens quickly and efficiently. ...

60. Greece imposes 20-euro levy on cruise visitors to curb overtourism

Greece plans to impose a 20-euro levy on cruise ship visitors to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, in a bid to avert overtourism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Sunday....