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/news/kangaroo-killing-case-three-arraigned-two-more-still-wanted
Three people were arraigned on Friday before the Famagusta District Court in connection with the disturbing case of a kangaroo being butchered in an apartment parking lot....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-it-escape-or-was-it-stolen-investigation-continues-into-dismembered-kangaroo
A disturbing case in Deryneia involving the dismemberment of a kangaroo has horrified the public and prompted a deeper police investigation into how the animal ended up in the hands of two men, and whether it was stolen, purchased, or already dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-chopped-kangaroo-found-in-parking-lot
A 36-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police discovered the butchered remains of a kangaroo in a residential parking area in the Famagusta district, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scammers-hijack-parking-machines-with-fake-qr-codes
A new scam is making the rounds in Limassol, with fraudsters tricking unsuspecting drivers by slapping fake QR codes on parking ticket machines in municipal car parks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-100-traffic-offences-reported-in-one-week
More than 3,104 traffic offences were detected and reported during traffic checks carried out by members of the police across the country from 13/01/2025 to 19/01/2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-signs-major-deal-for-airport-upgrades-to-boost-passenger-traffic
Cyprus has officially signed an agreement to settle long-standing disputes over its international airports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/businesses-in-cyprus-can-benefit-economically-from-policies-for-fewer-cars
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting pedestrian-friendly and bicycle-friendly policies, amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and the need to reduce air and noise pollution. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-speaks-out-on-cyprus-solution-corruption-and-political-ties
In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-as-police-car-seen-parked-in-handicapped-spot
A photo posted on the Facebook page "The GAROS of the Day" showing a police car parked in a handicapped spot has sparked public outrage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fury-over-diplomat-s-illegal-parking-stirs-debate
A photo capturing a diplomat's vehicle parked in a disabled parking space has ignited a debate in Cyprus over parking violations and penalties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/transport-for-london-accused-of-exploiting-eu-drivers-for-fines
European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€500-for-parking-in-a-handicap-zone
In response to a significant reduction in illegal parking in disabled areas following a prior extrajudicial fine increase, the Transport Committee is considering another proposal by MEP Andreas Apostolou to further raise the fine from €300 to €500....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-report-over-320-000-traffic-violations-in-2023
The number of traffic violations for 2023 has surpassed 320,000, according to Police data in Greece. Speaking on the morning show Alpha Kalimera, Police Spokesman Christos Andreou revealed that for December alone...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-controversy-surrounding-the-mobile-traffic-cams
The introduction of photo enforcement cameras was met with skepticism from citizens right from the start....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-enhances-migration-management-with-new-facilities
Cyprus took a significant step in enhancing its capacity to manage migration pressures by signing a contract for the construction of a reception center for around 1,000 people and a pre-departure center for approximately 800 people. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-president-inaugurates-new-runway-in-occupied-territories-video
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the occupied territories at noon today from the illegal airport in occupied Tybos. He gave remarks at the inauguration of the new runway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-speed-camera-van-blockers
Traffic police officials are calling on rogue drivers not to block speed camera vans by deliberately parking their vehicles directly behind, warning them of fines in case they get caught...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mykonos-bar-ordered-to-remove-illegal-builds-or-face-euro-22m-euro-fine
The owners of the Principote beach club in Panormos on the island of Mykonos started work on Monday to remove some of the illegal constructions for which they have been fined 22.2 million euros....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-releases-video-of-rogue-driver-incident
A Greek Cypriot man accused of driving through a Turkish Cypriot checkpoint barricade says his car was shot at during the incident, with authorities in the north releasing video footage and prosecutors saying the suspect was being uncooperative...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makarios-avenue-will-be-closed-to-private-vehicles-from-20-october
On October 20, the initial traffic plan for Makarios III Avenue in Nicosia goes into effect, allowing public transportation, catering vehicles, police and fire engines, as well as shopkeepers and residents, while prohibiting the movement of other vehicles. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gun-report-adds-new-twist-in-azeri-case
The Azeri suspect in a contentious thwarted plot against Israelis in Cyprus has admitted some charges essentially throwing a curve ball at the prosecution, with the defense raising serious questions over murder-for-hire conspiracy and terrorism accusations...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-to-get-state-app-to-report-bad-roads
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos has confirmed plans for the general public eventually getting access to a pothole mobile application to report all sorts of problems within the Cypriot road network...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-man-gunned-down-mob-style
Larnaca police went on high alert Tuesday night after the father of a witness who recently testified in a drug case was killed after being shot multiple times in the parking garage of his building...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rule-stickler-mayor-left-hanging-with-stroke-of-pen
President Nicos Anastasiades used the stroke of a pen on Wednesday to block the closure of a department store in Paphos, a move that left the town’s mayor hanging after he had warned his municipality would not tolerate illegal operations without permits...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-upset-over-video-at-vaccination-facility
An increase in vaccine appointments was a welcome change of pace in the Republic of Cyprus this week, but the health minister had to call on citizens not to show up too early after reports of crowds in Limassol forming long lines out of fear that supplies wouldn’t last...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-more-road-victims-die-in-hospital
Two road fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours involving a young biker and an elderly driver, with both victims dying in hospital days after they were involved in separate accidents...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/penalties-for-road-violations-to-spike-on-thursday
On Thursday, legislation enforcing new and higher penalties for traffic violations in a bid to curb road accidents and deaths come into effect, with fines to increase for a range of violations including not wearing a seatbelt or helmet, using a mobile phone, parking in a spot reserved for disabled persons, among other things....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shop-owners-block-road-work-in-limassol
Shop owners in Limassol, who oppose the construction of a median strip on a popular avenue, blocked road workers on Friday morning, with reports saying police officers were trying to hold back angry protesters...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-face-attempted-kidnapping-in-paphos
Two Syrian men accused of attempted kidnapping denied the charges on Saturday, a day after a private security guard in Paphos made a citizen’s arrest and told police he saw the suspects trying to abduct two boys...
