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1. Speeding tops the list as police issue 351 traffic fines in one night

If you were driving around Cyprus last night, chances are you noticed more police on the roads than usual....

2. Spain wants to ban smoking on beaches and outdoor cafés, could Cyprus follow?

Imagine sitting at a beach café, enjoying your coffee or lunch, and not having to move your chair because smoke from the next table is blowing your way....

3. Three companies fined €7,000 each after worker suffered spinal fracture

Three companies have been fined a total of €21,000 after the Limassol District Court found they had breached workplace safety regulations in connection with a construction site accident that left a worker seriously injured....

4. Surprise crackdown catches 47 illegal workers across Cyprus

A surprise nationwide crackdown on illegal employment has led to the arrest of 47 people working without the proper permits, while employers were hit with €195,000 in fines for undeclared workers....

5. Minthis Music Festival Celebrates a Third Consecutive Year of Music, Culture and Connection.

As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....

6. VE Very Exclusive Accessories Ltd Unveils the Swarovski Fall/Winter 2026 Collection at an Exclusive Event in Cyprus

7. AI traffic cameras to begin trial in Nicosia with focus on mobile phone use

The first artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras are set to begin operating in Nicosia as part of a pilot programme aimed at identifying motorists who use mobile phones while driving....

8. 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....

9. Vasilikos project delays leave Cyprus facing grid instability and potential blackouts by 2030

Lawmakers voiced heavy criticism over the state’s handling of the island’s energy strategy on Thursday, warning that severe electricity deficits could hit Cyprus by the end of the decade if alternatives to the stalled Vasilikos liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal are not secured....

10. 12th Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrate Cyprus’ finest producers and culinary heritage

For the 12th consecutive year, the Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrated the people who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose work deserves recognition and applause....

11. Officials step up school bus checks after safety concerns

Cyprus officials say they are stepping up checks on school buses ahead of the new school year, following growing concerns about safety and a recent audit report....

12. Companies fined €55,000 after fatal workplace accident in Paphos

Three companies and three individuals have been convicted by the Paphos District Court following a fatal construction-site accident that led to a worker's death....

13. Summer restrictions in force for cutting and welding equipment near forests

The Forestry Department has reminded the public that special fire-prevention measures are in force from 1 June to 30 September, restricting the use of equipment that generates heat or flames near state forests....

14. Traffic fines can be delivered anywhere, police say

The Cyprus Police have issued a clarification on the delivery of traffic fines, following public discussion about how and where notices can be served....

15. When all of Cyprus headed to Larnaca: The timeless magic of Kataklysmos (photos)

There are only a few moments during the year that have the power to bring all of Cyprus together, and Kataklysmos is certainly one of them. For generations of Cypriots, the arrival of Kataklysmos meant far more than a public holiday or a long weekend by the sea....

16. Jazz Icon Claire Martin Closes Minthis Music Festival 2026

The Minthis Music Festival 2026 concludes on 12 July with an evening dedicated to the elegance and rhythm of jazz, starring acclaimed British vocalist Claire Martin....

17. Melanos landmark in Chloraka turned into illegal rubbish dump

A natural area in Chloraka has become the subject of complaints after local environmental advocates reported extensive illegal dumping in the vicinity of Melanos....

18. Cyprus says food safety checks are working after public poisoning concerns

Cyprus authorities are stressing that food safety systems are working and improving, following recent concerns sparked by a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding in Limassol that left dozens of guests unwell....

19. CySEC fines Limassol forex firms over missing risk warnings in CFD trading ads

Cyprus’ financial regulator has imposed fines and issued formal warnings to two Limassol-based forex companies after finding that they failed to properly display risk warnings in their marketing for high-risk trading products....

20. Government unveils tougher measures to contain livestock disease outbreak

The government announced a series of tougher measures on Tuesday aimed at containing the livestock disease outbreak that has shaken Cyprus' farming community and sparked protests by livestock breeders....

21. Hunting dog training threatens nesting birds and leaves chicks exposed, British Bases warn

British Bases authorities are continuing coordinated efforts to tackle the illegal training of hunting dogs in protected parts of Akrotiri, Episkopi and Paramali....

22. Who’s responsible if a balcony falls? Larnaca authorities issue warning to building owners

Cracked balconies, aging apartment blocks, and neglected buildings are becoming a growing concern in Cyprus, and authorities in Larnaca are now sending a clear warning to property owners: keeping buildings safe is their responsibility, not the government’s....

23. EAC to launch inspections into illegal solar installations from June 1

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus distribution system operator will begin inspections on June 1 targeting illegal photovoltaic installations and unauthorized increases in renewable energy system capacity....

24. German tourist wins nearly €1,000 after losing daily battle for pool loungers in Greece

A German tourist has been awarded nearly €1,000 after a court ruled that constant competition for poolside loungers ruined his family holiday in Greece....

25. Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

Five environmental organisations have issued a public call to President Nikos Christodoulides, urging the Government to make “clear commitments and concrete actions” on biodiversity protection and the management of Cyprus’ Natura 2000 protected areas following continued controversy surrounding the Akamas Peninsula....

26. Labour inspections uncover undeclared workers in schools and shops across Cyprus

Labour inspectors uncovered 13 undeclared employees during targeted checks carried out in Cyprus’ education sector and retail trade, with authorities issuing administrative fines totaling €25,000....

27. Livestock farmers plan new protest tomorrow at Rizoelia roundabout

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are preparing for a new protest on Friday at 11 a.m., while saying they will remain at the Rizoelia Roundabout indefinitely as tensions grow over police actions linked to a previous demonstration....

28. €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....

29. Cyprus preparing to make speed camera vans easier to spot

Drivers in Cyprus may soon start seeing flashing beacons on mobile speed camera vans after parliament approved a controversial change aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to prevention....

30. Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....