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1. Parliament approves tougher crackdown on illegal “pirate taxis”

Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...

2. A human rights blind spot as Cyprus still lacks legal protection for guide dogs

A significant gap in Cyprus’s legal framework regarding the rights of persons with disabilities to be accompanied by guide dogs has been highlighted in a recent report by the Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights....

3. Taxi drivers in the Larnaca District announce escalating strike action

Taxi drivers operating in the Larnaca District have announced a series of escalating strike actions, beginning with a four-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

4. Cyprus plans overhaul of taxi sector with digital platform and driver training

Cyprus authorities are moving forward with plans to overhaul the professional taxi sector, with a focus on technology and modernization....

5. MAP S.Platis joins forces with global firm FTI Consulting

6. Uber to suspend service in Greece after new legislation

The new regulations require each trip to start and end in the fleet partner’s designated headquarters or parking area, something Uber does not do...

7. Cabbies call off strike at Larnaca airport

The taxi drivers strike at Larnaca airport is being suspended hours after it was launched, following an attack incident and an invitation by the transport minister to meet representatives Thursday afternoon. ...

8. Cabbies block one lane at LCA

Police are making their presence known outside the Larnaca airport, where taxi drivers are currently on an open-ended strike to demonstrate what they see as “unfair treatment and indifference” by the Transport Department....

9. Taxi drivers to strike at Larnaca airport

10. May defends Saudi ties as crown prince gets royal welcome

British officials were privately delighted at the decision by Prince Mohammed to choose Britain as the major western destination on his first foreign trip ...