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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-hunt-scooter-rider-after-hit-and-run-injures-limassol-toddler
A scooter rider is being sought by police after a woman and her young child were knocked to the ground in Limassol on Monday afternoon, leaving the toddler with serious head injuries....
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/comment/opinion/the-myth-of-equality-meets-the-military
When it comes to pageantry, we’re always ahead of the curve. The Gender Equality Commissioner, Josie Christodoulou, joined by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, staged an entire ceremony, right in the thick of Nicosia’s traffic mess, to unveil the new pedestrian traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/makarios-avenue-struggles-to-reclaim-its-glory-despite-makeover
No one doubts that Makarios Avenue in Nicosia is facing serious commercial challenges. This has been one of the city’s most discussed and critical issues for some time now....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-residents-to-get-garbage-fee-refunds-as-major-infrastructure-works-drag-on
A year into a sweeping infrastructure overhaul that has left several streets in Ypsonas closed to vehicles, the local municipality has decided to cancel this year’s household garbage collection fees and refund residents who already paid them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-small-step-for-man…one-giant-waste-of-time-for-womankind
I nearly spit out my coffee when I saw the story pop up: Cyprus has unveiled its first female pedestrian crossing lights. Yes, you read that right. The little stick figure that tells you when to cross the street is now wearing a skirt....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-introduces-female-pedestrian-figures-in-bid-to-promote-gender-equality
The familiar green-and-red silhouettes that guide pedestrians across Cypriot streets are getting a new look and a new message....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/old-gsp-to-become-nicosia-s-go-to-hub-for-services-shops-and-green-spaces
By the end of 2026, Nicosians will be able to visit the old GSP site for a full range of services, shopping, and recreation in one spot. ...
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-clashes-erupt-on-ledra-street-video
Violent clashes took place on Ledra Street showing two groups of people engaged in fighting in the middle of the pedestrian street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seek-solutions-to-protect-larnaca-salt-lake
A recent incident involving two vehicles getting stuck at Larnaca’s Aliki Salt Lake highlighted ongoing violations in the area. Pedestrians and motorcyclists frequently trespass, prompting local authorities to explore ways to safeguard the sensitive environment....
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....
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....
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....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/bench-blocks-path-for-the-visually-impaired-in-larnaca-city-center
A concrete bench placed in the middle of a sidewalk designed to guide visually impaired pedestrians has sparked a mix of outrage, amusement, and online debate about the city’s maintenance....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seek-18-year-old-suspect-in-fatal-hit-and-run
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 58-year-old woman in Limassol on Friday morning, sparking a nationwide search for the suspected driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/millions-in-cyprus-pollution-fees-diverted-from-green-goals-critics-say
Cyprus has collected hundreds of millions of euros in pollution fees over recent years, costs passed on to electricity consumers, yet much of that revenue is not being directed toward climate or clean energy projects as mandated by the European Union, raising concerns among environmental experts....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-scraps-car-free-plan-goes-for-a-greener-smarter-town-center
Big changes are coming to the heart of Paralimni, just not the kind originally planned....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-where-bridges-get-inaugurated-while-justice-gets-delayed
I confess: I now find it hard to spot a parked patrol car without instinctively trying to see what the officers inside are actually doing....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-unveils-€100-million-plan-to-fix-traffic-chaos-and-modernize-the-capital
Nicosia is aiming for a major transformation, with over €100 million in urban and traffic upgrades on the table, as the capital struggles with decades-old road designs, mounting traffic, and growing frustration among residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissan-s-next-gen-driver-assist-tech-could-ease-daily-commute-in-cyprus
Ever been stuck in traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, crawling along at a snail’s pace, wishing your car could just take over? By 2027, that might not be such a far-fetched dream....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-businesses-and-residents-demand-makarios-avenue-reopens-to-traffic
A coalition of local shopkeepers, residents, and small business owners in Nicosia’s historic shopping district is calling for the city to reopen Makarios Avenue to car traffic immediately. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/75-year-old-in-serious-condition-after-being-hit-during-charity-bike-race
A 75-year-old man is in serious condition after he was struck by a bicycle during a charity cycling race in Ormidia on Saturday....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/makariou-avenue-set-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles-on-weekdays-but-not-just-yet
Makariou Avenue could soon reopen to all traffic during the day, following a majority vote by the Nicosia Municipal Council — but the final green light will need to come from the Police and the European Union....
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....
