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151. Minister Vafeadis targets unpaid camera fines

The Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, showed his dedication to finding solutions during yesterday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport....

152. €5,000 fines for obstructing mobile cameras

In an effort to combat the growing problem of obstruction of mobile camera operators on roadways, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, has revealed a new bill that seeks to criminalize such behavior....

153. Unlimited data dominates in mobile telephony contracts

In the first half of 2023, over 50% of mobile phone contracts now offer unlimited voice, SMS, and data, highlighting the growing importance of data in these contracts. ...

154. Cablenet welcomes Pantelis Michaelides as New Key Accounts Sales Manager

Cablenet, a leading telecommunications and broadband services provider, is delighted to announce the recent recruitment of Mr. Pantelis Michaelides in the position of New Key Accounts Sales Manager within the Business-to-Business (B2B) division. ...

155. Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

156. 24-year-old woman escapes kidnapping attempt in Paphos

On Monday, the Paphos Police arrested someone for allegedly sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman in Paphos....

157. The unresolved issues of Chlorakas

The situation in Chloraka, following the problems that happened last week, is still uncertain. ...

158. Child care subsidy for kids under 4 now open for applications

The Child Tuition and Feeding Subsidy Scheme, designed to provide support for parents of young children up to 4 years old, has officially launched its application process on Monday, August 28, 2023....

159. Is the Harz forest home to a wolf man?

Blurry photos of an unkempt man carrying a “spear” in a German forest have stoked speculation that legends of a “wolf man” stalking the woods of the Harz region are true. ...

160. City of Dreams Mediterranean partners with Cablenet

161. Tragic death of 7-year-old Maui boy found burned in car

A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....

162. 39% reduction in fatal traffic collisions over 1.5 years, police say

Deputy Police Officer B and Assistant Director of the Traffic Police Headquarters Department, Harry Evripidou, has unveiled a remarkable achievement in Cyprus' road safety landscape....

163. Bank of Ireland glitch turns 'no funds' into a cash fiesta

Bank of Ireland is facing a crisis after thousands of customers descended on ATMs yesterday evening attempting to take advantage of a major IT glitch....

164. Hunting rules go digital. Is it game over for tradition?

As hunters gear up for the start of game hunting in Cyprus this Sunday, the Game and Wildlife Service has released a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure a safe and compliant hunting experience. ...

165. The controversy surrounding the mobile traffic cams

The introduction of photo enforcement cameras was met with skepticism from citizens right from the start....

166. Cyprus spends more on imports, trade gap widens

The trade deficit in the first half of 2023 increased by approximately €574 million compared to the same period last year, even though imports significantly dropped in May and June of 2023 when compared to 2022....

167. Smartphones out, learning in

According to a recent UN report, smartphones should be prohibited in schools worldwide as a measure to address student distraction, enhance learning outcomes, and safeguard children from online bullying....

168. Dua Lipa's 'Levitating' sued in court

Dua Lipa’s hit song ‘Levitating’ is back in court....

169. Mobile camera operator reported for parking in handicap zone

Police have identified and reported a mobile camera operator who parked in a disabled parking space....

170. Camera car driver caught in unexpected drug test

Positive in a preliminary drug test, a mobile camera driver was detected yesterday, Tuesday (01/08), in Limassol....

171. Cyprus issues travel advisory for Niger amid security concerns

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Cypriot citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Niger, effective from August 1....

172. Italy ends social income for its poorest citizens

The government of Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has decided to halt the granting of ''social income'' to unemployed and low-income citizens in Italy, starting August 1....

173. Varosha's haunting appeal to tourists

Few places in the world can claim to have been favored by both Hollywood actors such as Elizabeth Taylor and thrill seekers under very different circumstances. ...

174. Traffic camera expansion in Limassol

Starting from Monday, the traffic surveillance system will be expanded with the activation of four new traffic cameras in Limassol...

175. Telecom giant Primetel faces administration

In a recent development, Primetel, a prominent telecommunications company, has entered administration. The company officially informed the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal Services about this significant change in its status....

176. Workplace safety breaches lead to €10,000 fine

The Limassol District Court imposed a total fine of €10,000 on a company for violating workplace safety and health legislation, which put its employees and others at risk. ...

177. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

178. Shazam founder at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit '23

Dhiraj Mukherjee, the co-founder of Shazam Entertainment, pioneered the development of the world's first mobile phone-based music recognition service. This groundbreaking technology caught the attention of Apple, leading to its acquisition in 2017 for a staggering $400 million....

179. Over 40,000 unpaid fines await court action

The photo-enforcement system using traffic cameras still has not resulted in any unpaid violators' cases reaching the court, according to a report on Philenews....

180. Police contemplate revealing speed camera locations

Police are engaged in discussions regarding a potential new measure that could significantly impact how mobile traffic cameras are operated, according to a report on Philenews....