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1. Grid limitations threaten Cyprus’ green energy boom

Cyprus’ green energy transition, once a major draw for investors, is now facing serious roadblocks as the national electricity grid struggles to handle more renewable energy projects. ...

2. Suspicious grass spraying raises alarm over unregulated pesticides from occupied areas

Residents of a village in Nicosia district are raising alarm after a citizen reported seeing a suspicious grass spraying event, which is feared to involve the toxic pesticide Lannate....

3. Cyprus vs. bureaucracy: Can the red tape finally be cut?

For years, bureaucracy has been a major roadblock for businesses in Cyprus. ...

4. Cyprus leaders discuss new crossings, including Lympia

A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar took place Thursday at the residence of UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, located at Nicosia’s airport. ...

5. Greek Cypriot taxi driver arrested for human trafficking

A Greek Cypriot taxi driver was arrested yesterday in the occupied territories for "violating a restricted area of the first degree" and "human trafficking" after two women were found in the trunk of his vehicle....

6. Celebrities' homes destroyed as wildfires force Hollywood's awards season to pause (VIDEO)

Hollywood's glittering awards season has hit a major roadblock as devastating wildfires rage across Los Angeles, forcing the cancellation and delay of key events. ...

7. School registrations just got a whole lot easier in Cyprus

As a parent in Cyprus, I can tell you that dealing with school registrations has always felt like a necessary headache....

8. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

9. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

10. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

11. Traffic jam at Agios Dometios crossing as Black Friday shoppers flock to free areas

Traffic congestion and long queues were reported today at the Agios Dometios roadblock, as large numbers of shoppers from the occupied territories crossed into the free areas to take advantage of Black Friday deals....

12. Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

13. Traffic offenders targeted with new photo radar, e-toll systems

Cyprus is gearing up to roll out two new systems to better enforce traffic violations captured by radar cameras and to ensure fines reach offenders who have avoided detection or failed to pay up. ...

14. FM Kombos rejects ‘middle ground’ in solution talks

In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Andreas Kimitris, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos addressed the current state of Cyprus peace talks and the broader geopolitical landscape...

15. Guterres shifts Cyprus talks towards a 'confederation'

At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...

16. New York meeting hints at progress amid stiff resistance

According to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, an informal dinner in New York among key players in the Cyprus issue wrapped up with participants offering different takes on the outcome....

17. Cyprus faces hurdles in connecting to European electricity grid

A critical regional energy project aiming to connect Cyprus to the European electricity grid has hit significant roadblocks, threatening the country's bid to end its energy isolation as the last EU member-state without such a connection....

18. Reunification talks face challenges, UN envoy finds parties far apart

The ongoing efforts to reunify Cyprus have hit another roadblock, as the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General, former Colombian Foreign Minister Ms. Holguin, finds significant gaps between the negotiating parties. ...

19. Breaking news: Goat escapes, jams Larnaca-Nicosia motorway (video)

In a classic case of ''who let the goat out,'' drivers on the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway faced an unexpected challenge Thursday morning (27/6) when a rogue goat decided to join the morning commute. ...

20. Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion with monument

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, unveiled Tuesday a 1974 Prisoners of War monument in the Square that was also renamed, in front of the Armenian cemetery just before the Ledra Pallas roadblock in Nicosia....

21. 155 million crossings in over two decades

In the two decades since the roadblocks opened, travel between the divided territories in Cyprus has seen a significant increase, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism cited by Yeni Douzen. The figures reveal a total of 155 million crossings from April 23, 2003, to the present day....

22. Two Greek Cypriots arrested in occupied territories on weapons charges

In a recent development reported by Kipris, two Greek Cypriots have been arrested in the occupied territories on charges of possession of illegal weapons....

23. Police target unpaid traffic tickets with photo radar

Ahead of the summer season, law enforcement plans to roll out a photo radar system targeting unclaimed traffic offences, where offenders or vehicle owners evade detection or refuse to collect notifications from post offices....

24. UN envoy's Cyprus mission hits roadblocks

Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, the personal envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Cyprus, commenced her visit to Cyprus on Monday morning with a meeting with Colin Stewart, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus....

25. New police app set to crack down on unpaid traffic fines

In an upcoming move, a police app designed to pinpoint drivers reported by traffic cameras for unpaid fines is set to launch....

26. Inside Cyprus's smart policing system - What it really checks

An intelligent policing system (A.N.P.R.) has been deployed at all roadblocks under the Republic of Cyprus's control to swiftly check drivers and detect any irregularities....

27. Biden's cabinet seeks $105 billion aid for Israel and Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others has already hit roadblocks in the divided Congress. ...

28. Gaza death toll surpasses 4,000 as conflict continues

In a harrowing revelation, Israel's military has disclosed that 20 children under the age of 18 are among 200 hostages currently being held in Gaza, following the series of attacks by Hamas on October 7th. ...

29. Unprecedented escalation in Gaza and Cyprus' response

The escalation in Gaza, triggered by Hamas' surprise terror campaign last Saturday, has plunged the Middle East into a renewed cycle of violence within the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. ...

30. Putin and Erdogan's plan for turning Turkey into an ''Energy Hub'' stalls

A joint endeavor between Putin and Erdogan to transform Turkey into a crucial conduit for Russian gas to Europe appears to have hit a roadblock, according to sources cited by Reuters....