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1. Scooters seized as Paphos police report 132 mobility device offences this year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scooters-seized-as-paphos-police-report-132-mobility-device-offences-this-year

Police have recorded 132 offences involving electric scooters and other personal mobility devices across Paphos district since the beginning of 2026, reflecting increased enforcement of the rules governing where and how the vehicles can be used....

2. Limassol Mall is coming, but can the roads handle it?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-mall-is-coming-but-can-the-roads-handle-it

The progress of the Limassol Mall project has once again brought the issue of traffic congestion in eastern Limassol to the forefront, with calls growing for urgent upgrades to the city’s road network....

3. Parliament presses ahead with call for countdown timers at camera-controlled traffic lights

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

4. From dead end to one-way street

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/from-dead-end-to-one-way-street

The distraction caused by our phone screens, which might not actually be so smart after all, has become yet another frustrating factor in the awkward, mismatched relationship between pedestrians and cars in the unique urban landscape of Cyprus. Personally, because of this exact issue with phones, I have found myself in dangerous situations dozens of times....

5. First section of Pedieos river park project completed in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/first-section-of-pedieos-river-park-project-completed-in-nicosia

Nicosia has reached a key stage in the redevelopment of the Pedieos River/Kanlıdere corridor, with the first phase of a European Union-funded rehabilitation project now finished....

6. Alcohol and drugs behind 24% of fatal road crashes in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alcohol-and-drugs-behind-24-of-fatal-road-crashes-in-cyprus

Alcohol and drug use remain a major factor behind deadly road crashes in Cyprus, accounting for roughly one in four fatal collisions....

7. 30 years later he gets a fresh shot at justice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-years-later-he-gets-a-fresh-shot-at-justice

A single moment in 1995 changed a man’s life forever, and now, more than 30 years later, the courts are giving him another shot at justice....

8. Cyprus road deaths rise 10% in 2025, while EU shows overall drop

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-road-deaths-rise-10-in-2025-while-eu-shows-overall-drop

A rise in road deaths was recorded in Cyprus in 2025, according to newly released preliminary data from the European Commission. ...

9. New traffic camera fines take effect in Cyprus starting today

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....

10. Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-eu-average-in-road-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-decline

Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....

11. Busiest Green Line crossing expansion completed at Agios Dhometios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/busiest-green-line-crossing-expansion-completed-at-agios-dhometios

Construction work funded by the European Union at the Agios Dhometios crossing point has now been completed, bringing major improvements to the busiest Green Line crossing in Cyprus. ...

12. Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules

Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....

13. Nicosia crossing set for major upgrade thanks to the EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-crossing-set-for-major-upgrade-thanks-to-the-eu

The European Union is funding an expansion of the Agios Dometios Crossing Point, one of the busiest border crossings in Nicosia, aiming to make travel smoother and safer for both vehicles and pedestrians....

14. Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

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. ...

15. Big changes ahead for Cyprus drivers under new EU license rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-changes-ahead-for-cyprus-drivers-under-new-eu-licence-rules

Getting behind the wheel in Cyprus, and across Europe, is about to change....

16. Within ninety minutes, two deadly crashes claim elderly lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/within-ninety-minutes-two-deadly-crashes-claim-elderly-lives

Two separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district on Saturday left two elderly people dead, in what police described as a troubling day on the island’s roads....

17. Driver parks on sidewalk, tells citizen: ''Go ahead, report me!''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-parks-on-sidewalk-tells-citizen-go-ahead-report-me

Illegal parking on sidewalks, a daily nuisance across Cyprus, once again sparked anger this week, after a driver in Limassol left her car blocking pedestrian access and got into a heated exchange with a passerby....

18. Cyprus lawmaker pushes to ban scooters, threatens fines and jail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lawmaker-pushes-to-ban-scooters-threatens-fines-and-jail

Scooters could be kicked off Cyprus roads entirely if a new bill proposed by DIPA MP Marinos Mousiouttas becomes law. The legislation targets what Mousiouttas calls “widespread misuse” of scooters that puts riders and pedestrians at risk....

19. Elderly woman dies after being hit by car on Protaras Avenue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-on-protaras-avenue

Authorities are investigating the death of an 89-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Paralimni on Friday evening....

20. Moo-ving violation as cows on the run cause chaos on Limassol-Nicosia motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/moo-ving-violation-as-cows-on-the-run-cause-chaos-on-limassol-nicosia-motorway

No word yet on whether the cows will face charges, but sources close to the herd say they were simply 'udderly' fed up with their travel conditions....

21. Fix the roads already! MP's tour Paphos projects stuck in limbo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fix-the-roads-already-mp-s-tour-paphos-projects-stuck-in-limbo

From broken promises to broken roads, Paphos has had its share of delays. But on Friday, members of Parliament took to the streets, literally, to check in on a number of key infrastructure projects that locals say are long overdue....

22. Limassol implements 30 km/h speed limit in city center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-implements-30-km-h-speed-limit-in-city-center

A maximum speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour is now in effect on specific streets in the historic center of Limassol, according to an official announcement issued today by the Limassol Municipality....

23. Five arrested in Nicosia after inspections lead to arrests for immigration, labor violations (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-arrested-in-nicosia-after-inspections-lead-to-arrests-for-immigration-labor-violations-video

Police and other authorities carried out coordinated inspections Tuesday in the walled city of Nicosia, targeting shops and small businesses as part of an ongoing effort to improve public safety in the area....

24. Four dead in 24 hours, as Cyprus roads turn deadly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-dead-in-24-hours-as-cyprus-roads-turn-deadly

It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....

25. New cycle and pedestrian path to transform Nicosia suburbs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-new-cycle-and-pedestrian-path-to-transform-nicosia-suburbs

A major upgrade to the Nicosia district’s urban landscape is on the way, as plans for a new cycle and pedestrian path along Kalamon/Glafkos Clerides Avenue officially move ahead. ...

26. Storm uproots tree, bringing down EAC power lines (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/storm-uproots-tree-bringing-down-eac-power-lines-photos

Severe weather conditions have been affecting the Paphos district since Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds....

27. New Porsche Macan with five stars in Euro NCAP

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-porsche-macan-with-five-stars-in-euro-ncap

The new Porsche Macan has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP test. The four-door sports car impressed with top scores in all test disciplines. ...

28. Crumbling balconies and falling debris spark safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crumbling-balconies-and-falling-debris-spark-safety-concerns

A photo of a dangerously unstable apartment building, believed to be in Paphos, has reignited public concern over neglected buildings and the risks they pose....

29. Parallel projects on Tseriou Ave cause confusion amid €33M overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parallel-projects-on-tseriou-ave-cause-confusion-amid-€33m-overhaul

The redevelopment of Tseriou Avenue consists of two parallel projects, creating confusion in the area and significant inconvenience for shopkeepers and residents....

30. Cyprus in mourning as four young lives lost in weekend crashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-in-mourning-as-four-young-lives-lost-in-weekend-crashes

Cyprus was left in shock on November 17 after two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of four young people, leaving a nation grieving and demanding answers, according to 24News' Stella Markou....

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