https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-using-airport-cameras-to-track-unpaid-traffic-fines-raises-legal-alarm
A controversial system used at Cyprus' airports to track down drivers who fail to collect and pay traffic camera fines is facing legal scrutiny, as lawmakers question whether it operates within the law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/breaking-news-cyprus-becomes-america-s-51st-state-sfter-canada-says-‘no
In a stunning turn of events, Cyprus is officially set to become the 51st state of the United States of America....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping
You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/190-000-unpaid-traffic-fines-as-deadline-looms-on-march-31st
With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/countdown-to-chaos-cyprus-traffic-light-fiasco
The government has been given an ultimatum: install countdown timers at traffic lights equipped with cameras within six months—or shut down the traffic camera system entirely. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/wait-what
Well, here’s something you don’t hear every day, Donald Trump being compared to Constantine the Great. Yes, that Constantine. The Roman emperor who legalized Christianity, founded Constantinople, and basically shaped the course of Western civilization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-three-cypriot-households-struggling-with-rising-costs
Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey that highlights the divide in how people are coping with their household finances....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines
Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/adolescence-a-powerful-british-series-that-tackles-the-digital-generation-gap
I finished watching the British mini-series ''Adolescence'' last night, a four-episode show that's been making waves worldwide, reaching the top spot on Netflix and creating an internet frenzy similar to the buzz caused by last year's British series ''Baby Reindeer.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-accused-of-migrant-pushbacks-amid-deadly-shipwreck
A tragic shipwreck off Cape Greco has reignited the debate over Cyprus’ handling of migration, just as the government claimed to have successfully tackled the issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/famous-michelin-guest-chefs-at-cap-st-georges-hotel-resort
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort elevates Cyprus’ culinary scene, hosting an extraordinary lineup of Michelin-starred chefs for exclusive dining experiences throughout the year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-mep-calls-for-return-of-statue-of-liberty-citing-us-departure-from-its-values
French MEP Raphael Glucksmann has stirred controversy by suggesting that the United States should return the Statue of Liberty to France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/what-do-windmills-tulips-and-potatoes-have-in-common-the-dutch-of-course
When you think of windmills, tulips, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, Delft Blue pottery, or even the legendary tale of The Hole in the Dike, one country immediately comes to mind—the Netherlands! ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-law-extends-deadlines-and-adds-timers
In a recent plenary session, the House of Representatives approved several key law proposals aimed at adjusting how traffic offenses are handled in Cyprus, particularly in relation to photoelectricity cameras and traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-react-to-controversial-draft-law-on-easter-bonfires
The government's draft law to regulate Easter bonfires has sparked strong reactions from MPs, who have criticized it as overly strict, impractical, and poorly communicated....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/over-€1-2-billion-in-russian-assets-frozen-in-cyprus-amid-ongoing-sanctions
In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-spends-millions-on-traffic-cameras-forgets-to-add-timers
In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. Case in point: the 36 million euros spent on our photo-identification traffic camera system, which, it turns out, doesn’t have a simple feature—timers on traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/isn-t-it-ironic-cyprus-propaganda-politics-and-the-global-stage
A movie is being made in the occupied territories titled ''Aisie Went on Vacation'', which was also the code name for the Attila operation in 1974. They've even set up modern studios for creating TV series, as it seems they've grasped the importance of imagery in propaganda....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pavlos-kontides-named-man-of-the-year-at-23rd-awards-ceremony
The spotlight was on Cypriot sailing champion Pavlos Kontides on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as he was awarded the prestigious Man of the Year title at the 23rd Bank of Cyprus Man of the Year Awards ceremony....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-protest-bill-sparks-backlash-over-stricter-regulations-and-harsh-penalties
The way protests and rallies are conducted in Cyprus is set to change drastically under the proposed Public Assemblies and Parades Law of 2025, which was submitted on Monday to the House Legal Affairs Committee....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unique-protected-species-in-europe-killed-at-the-mavrokolympos-dam
A month ago, the Ministry of Agriculture announced an environmental disaster: the drainage of the Mavrokolympos dam due to a technical failure that could not be repaired. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-unveils-€60m-investment-plan-to-boost-agriculture
The Cypriot government has rolled out a €60 million investment plan designed to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s agricultural sector. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-frosty-reality-check-yes-i-was-wrong—it-was-cold
Good morning, folks! It’s Monday, and if you, like me, are struggling to leave the warmth of your bed, I don’t blame you. After all, stepping outside feels like walking into a freezer—though, to be fair, not quite the deep freeze of last night....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cypriot-artist-penelope-constantinou-brings-her-muses-to-paris
Renowned Cypriot artist Penelope Constantinou is once again taking her art to the international stage. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-is-cyprus
I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-karate-athletes-triumph-in-both-male-and-female-categories
Cypriot karatekas Loizos Vasiliou and Anna Michaelidou have made their country proud with impressive performances at the European Karate Championships held in Poland....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/takata-airbag-crisis-and-cyprus-s-failure-to-act
The case with the problematic car airbags and the authorities rushing in to try to withdraw vehicles with defective Takata airbags from circulation reveals the enormous responsibilities of those who handled the issue politically and technocratically over the last thirteen years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fewer-americans-expected-in-cyprus-this-summer-as-travel-costs-rise
Cyprus, like the rest of Europe, may see fewer American tourists this summer as high travel costs and shifting preferences push U.S. travelers to rethink their vacation plans. ...
