https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-offers-brief-respite-as-cyprus-swelters-in-40°c-heat
A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-commission-targets-cyprus-and-others-countries-in-broad-legal-crackdown
The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against several EU member states, including Cyprus, for failing to comply with a range of obligations under European Union law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-entices-the-modern-traveler-with-authentic-year-round-experiences
Cyprus is aiming to attract a new generation of travelers, demanding, conscious, and experience-driven, through its National Tourism Strategy, according to officials....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-suspended-after-spray-painting-teen-in-face
A bus driver has been suspended after allegedly spraying a teenage boy in the face during an onboard incident, as police continue to investigate the case based on statements from the driver, the minor, and others who were present....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-year-later-officials-still-hasn-t-implemented-law-to-cut-traffic-camera-fines
A year after Parliament passed a law to lower traffic fines in photo-enforced zones, drivers are still being slapped with the full €300 penalty, despite legislation reducing it to €85....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moo-ving-violation-as-cows-on-the-run-cause-chaos-on-limassol-nicosia-motorway
No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tanker-gas-leak-forces-closure-of-larnaca–kofinou-highway
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak from a tanker truck on Wednesday led to the closure of a key section of the Larnaca–Kofinou highway, causing major disruptions and prompting a swift police response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/france-crash-prompts-warning-for-citroen-owners-in-cyprus-over-takata-airbags
The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus is urging owners of certain Citroen vehicles to avoid using them due to a potential safety risk involving defective Takata airbags, following a recent accident in France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissan-s-next-gen-driver-assist-tech-could-ease-daily-commute-in-cyprus
Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-scores-a-global-win…then-trips-over-its-own-diplomatic-shoelaces
After the meeting with Biden, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly a home run, we were treated to what’s being billed as another major political development, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-set-to-jump-after-mideast-strikes
Drivers in Cyprus may soon feel a serious pinch at the pump, as fuel prices are expected to rise significantly in the coming days following Israel’s military strike on Iran and the resulting spike in global oil prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wrong-way-driver-terrifies-motorists-on-limassol-nicosia-road
A shocking case of reckless driving caused panic on the Limassol-Nicosia highway on Sunday, June 8, when a double-cab vehicle was caught on camera driving in the wrong direction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-stolen-after-being-left-running-outside-kiosk-in-nicosia
Police in Nicosia are investigating the theft of a car that was left parked with the keys in the ignition, while authorities in Larnaca are probing a separate case involving the theft of cash and personal items from a parked vehicle....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heads-up-drivers-key-route-to-larnaca-airport-shut-for-roadworks
Planning a late-night drive to Larnaca Airport? You might want to rethink your route. Sections of the Larnaca–Famagusta and Nicosia–Larnaca motorways will be closed overnight from Wednesday evening, June 4, as road maintenance gets underway near the Rizoelia roundabout in Aradippou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/porsche-hits-the-brakes-on-taycan-ev-sales-over-fire-risk
Porsche has temporarily pulled some of its Taycan electric cars from UK showrooms due to concerns about potential battery fires. The Taycan, a luxury EV that launched in 2019, has been hit with several recalls over the years, and now, safety worries are putting the brakes on sales again....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-to-increase-street-patrols-through-summer-in-road-safety-push
Police will step up patrols from June 1 through Sept. 30 as part of a campaign to improve road safety, with a focus on protecting vulnerable road users....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-implements-30-km-h-speed-limit-in-city-center
A maximum speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour is now in effect on specific streets in the historic center of Limassol, according to an official announcement issued today by the Limassol Municipality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/so-now-the-mafia-s-after-delivery-drivers-seriously
Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/contactless-payments-coming-to-famagusta-buses-this-october
Starting in October, passengers on buses in the Famagusta District will be able to pay for their ride with contactless cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spring-goes-rogue-as-cyprus-gets-a-surprise-soaking
Sudden downpours caught many across Cyprus off guard on Wednesday, as a yellow weather warning issued by the Meteorology Department kicked into full effect....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-s-hunger-strike-for-palestine-sparks-support-and-controversy
Cypriot’s Hunger Strike for Palestine Sparks Support and Controversy"
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/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....
