https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-legal-service-exposed-over-€26-million-in-uncollected-court-debts
A newly released audit of Cyprus’s Legal Service for 2023–2024 describes serious inefficiencies in how court-awarded fines and costs are handled, with tens of millions of euros remaining unpaid and systemic weaknesses affecting oversight and enforcement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€8-250-in-fines-issued-after-crackdown-on-illegal-passenger-transport
Authorities in carried out a series of targeted inspections in mid-March to address unlawful passenger transport, resulting in fines totaling €8,250 and multiple violations being recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-after-cat-shot-activists-say-violence-against-animals-is-escalating
Outrage is growing in Paphos after a cat was found severely injured by a gunshot, a case animal welfare advocates say is yet another sign that cruelty toward animals on the island is no longer rare, but recurring....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/penalty-points-crisis-puts-bus-drivers-jobs-and-licenses-at-risk
In parallel, bus drivers are facing increasing pressure from the traffic camera enforcement system, with some at risk of losing their professional licenses due to accumulated penalty points....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-service-sounds-alarm-on-nicosia-s-14-year-eye-sore
A half-finished building on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue in Nicosia has stood as a city eyesore for 14 years, drawing the Audit Service’s criticism and raising broader questions about how Cyprus handles unfinished construction....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dubai-s-busy-streets-and-cafes-fall-quiet-as-conflict-scares-off-tourists
Dubai, a city known for packed beaches, luxury shopping and nonstop energy, is suddenly unusually quiet....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-battle-intensifies-threatening-farms-and-food-prices
The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disturbing-video-of-livestock-culling-circulates-with-activists-alleging-mistreatment-video
Public anger is mounting after a social media post and accompanying video allegedly showing the mistreatment of livestock during a mass culling operation circulated widely online over the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-camera-fines-take-effect-in-cyprus-starting-today
Drivers in Cyprus who ignore traffic lights could soon feel it in their wallets and on their driving record....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-bans-age-discrimination-in-vehicle-insurance
Cyprus’ House of Representatives has approved new legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from refusing vehicle coverage solely on the basis of a driver’s age. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-in-overnight-police-sweep-across-cyprus
A large-scale police operation carried out across Cyprus overnight led to seven arrests, dozens of traffic fines, and hundreds of spot checks as authorities stepped up efforts to curb crime and reassure the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/children-s-charity-founder-gets-9½-year-sentence-but-can-stay-out-of-jail-if-he-pays
The founder of Ark of the World, a well-known charity that runs homes and support programs for vulnerable children and families, has been handed a 9-and-a-half-year prison sentence after an appeals court found him guilty of a string of offenses linked to disciplinary practices inside the group’s facilities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tap-and-pay-cyprus-police-enter-the-card-era
If you’ve ever fumbled for exact change while paying a fine, renewing a firearm license, or visiting the Criminal Records Office, relief is finally at hand. The Cyprus police have started installing POS terminals across the island; yes, you can now pay with your card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-tiktok-is-designed-to-be-addictive-and-that-could-be-illegal
The European Union is taking aim at the way TikTok is built, warning that the app’s design appears to push users into compulsive scrolling and may violate EU law....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-penalizes-illegal-garbage-dumpers-up-to-€40-000
Cyprus’ parliament has approved tougher fines for waste-related offenses, hoping steeper penalties will help curb the growing problem of illegal landfills, though many lawmakers warned that higher fines alone will not clean up the mess....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/amazon-hit-with-€59-million-fine-for-undercutting-its-own-sellers
Germany fines Amazon €59 million after regulators found it was competing directly with the very sellers it hosts and capping their prices in the process, tilting the playing field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€30-000-fine-for-private-hospital-over-gesy-claim-delays
A private hospital working under Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY) has landed itself in hot water after repeatedly dragging its feet on paperwork, and it’s now being hit with a €30,000 fine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-cracks-down-on-foreign-run-shops
Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/barbershop-crackdown-uncovers-immigration-and-labor-violations-with-fines-totaling-€26-800
A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fireworks-crackdown-weddings-venues-and-organizers-now-on-the-hook
Fireworks in Cyprus just got a lot more complicated and a lot more risky for anyone involved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-parking-buckles-under-holiday-traffic
Severe pressure on parking facilities has been reported at Larnaca Airport as passenger traffic surges during the Christmas holiday period, prompting complaints from travelers and drivers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-finally-set-to-return-to-free-areas-after-paying-fines
The Greek Cypriot couple detained in the occupied village of Trikomo over allegations related to personal data misuse is expected to return to the government-controlled areas on Tuesday, following the completion of administrative formalities by the occupation authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serious-crime-is-rising-in-cyprus-and-it-s-not-just-break-ins-anymore
Serious crime in Cyprus is going up again, slowly, quietly, but steadily, and the latest official figures suggest it’s becoming a trend rather than a one-off spike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-municipality-to-crack-down-on-thousands-of-unlicensed-businesses
The Municipality of Paphos is moving to enforce strict compliance with licensing regulations after a survey revealed widespread violations across the city. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ambulance-trapped-at-red-light-as-drivers-freeze-over-camera-fines-video
A new incident involving an ambulance caught in traffic shows how Cyprus’ photo-enforcement system affects emergency response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/india-s-historic-labour-reforms-building-a-fair-modern-and-inclusive-work-ecosystem
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a global economic powerhouse, the Government has undertaken a historic transformation of its labour laws—consolidating 29 fragmented labour statutes into four comprehensive Labour Codes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€239-000-in-fines-as-cyprus-cracks-down-on-bird-poaching
A sweeping two-month crackdown on illegal bird hunting in Cyprus has led to the conviction of 55 suspects and fines totalling €239,770, according to the Committee Against Animal Slaughter (CABS)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-slam-€4m-airport-photo-radar-plan
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a €4 million plan to expand Cyprus’ ''photo radar'' system, which automatically issues fines for traffic violations. The controversy? Parts of it, including at airports, could be running without proper legal approval....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-drunk-and-drug-driving-as-four-dead-in-a-week
The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-tiktok-and-other-platforms-could-pay-up-if-fraudsters-slip-through
For the first time, social media platforms like Meta and TikTok will be legally responsible if users fall victim to financial scams, following a deal reached by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday....
