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1. Government considers creation of speed track to boost road safety

The prospect of establishing a dedicated track for speed enthusiasts has emerged as part of efforts to bolster road safety, according to Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis....

2. Traffic cams are keeping roads safe and holding offenders accountable

As many of us are aware, traffic cameras have been strategically placed around the island to deal with the serious problem of accidents on the roads....

3. Over €9M in traffic fines collected amid camera controversy

Cyprus has collected €9.3 million ($10.2 million) in fines from traffic violations reported through its photo certification system between January 2022 and mid-March 2024, according to figures released by the police....

4. Cyprus paves the way in its ambitious road infrastructure agenda

In an exclusive interview with Maria Eracleous of ''K,'' Eleftherios Eleftheriou, Director of Cyprus's Public Works Department, provided updates on critical infrastructure projects across the island nation....

5. Traffic light cameras to get enhanced surveillance

Cyprus is set to implement three new measures to improve its current photo-labeling system aimed at enhancing road safety. ...

6. King Charles' battle and Cyprus' cancer crusade

The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....

7. The sloppiness of our 'Big Brother'

The Cypriot's life is filled with cameras: pocket cameras worth 1,000 euros that also take phone calls, home cameras warding off unwanted visitors, and now cameras on the main arteries of the road network. ...

8. Traffic surveillance expands in Larnaca and Limassol (camera locations)

On Monday, eight new photo-recognition cameras commenced operations in selected locations within the Larnaca and Limassol districts, part of an expanding traffic violation monitoring system. ...

9. Macan sets new standards: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche

10. Cyprus police report over 320,000 traffic violations in 2023

The number of traffic violations for 2023 has surpassed 320,000, according to Police data in Greece. Speaking on the morning show Alpha Kalimera, Police Spokesman Christos Andreou revealed that for December alone...

11. ''We are a banana republic'' -Glafkos Clerides

A citizen chased and recorded with his mobile phone a mobile camera driver who was speeding over 140 km/h....

12. Minister vows 'smart lights' rule over timers

In a recent presentation of the Ministry of Transport's 2024 budget to the Finance Committee, Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadis, categorically stated that there will be no timers installed at traffic lights until at least March or April 2024. ...

13. Foreign company hired to clean Cyprus' reputation – but is it really dirty?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assigned a foreign company the Herculean task of orchestrating a campaign to cleanse Cyprus' tarnished reputation abroad....

14. 241,695 in speeding and multitasking violations behind the wheel

Traffic Police cameras have logged a staggering 241,695 offenses since the implementation of the photo-recording system, spanning from January 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023....

15. Taxi driver protest sparks traffic chaos in Nicosia

This morning, a protest led by taxi drivers took place in Nicosia. The event has already concluded....

16. Independence Day parade traffic updates

The police have announced road closures due to the upcoming military parade celebrating the Republic of Cyprus's independence on October 1, 2023....

17. From fines to fine lines

The face of the honorable Minister of Transport, Alexis Vafeadi, conveyed a different message compared to his statements before the Parliament's Transportation Committee....

18. The charms of a forgotten neighborhood

In Seat 7A, I don my mask and fasten my seatbelt, opening my book. ...

19. €5,000 fine for flashing your lights? This is Cyprus!

The news quickly spread, landing somewhere between the wildly unbelievable and downright absurd. Yet, in Cyprus, a place where the unusual is just another day in paradise, it gained traction....

20. Pame Express attracts 563 daily riders

Every day, the "Pame Express" service, launched on September 7th, witnesses a growing number of passengers. As reported on ANT1's "In Broad Daylight" broadcast, Andreas Nikiforou, the head of the Public Passenger Transport Directorate, revealed that yesterday, a total of 563 people utilized the "Pame Express."...

21. Nicosia's traffic saver: Park, ride, and smile!

The new ''Park & Ride'' service, aiming to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at the entrance to Nicosia and in the city center, commences operations today....

22. Nicosia's ring road will ease traffic congestion in the capital

The first phase of the new Nicosia outer ring road's construction is projected to be finished by the first half of 2024, according to Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades. ...

23. More than 1,500 fines handed out to e-scooter drivers

Since the implementation of the Personal Mobility Devices Legislation on September 1, 2022, the police have issued more than 1,500 extrajudicial fines to e-scooter drivers....

24. Police spokesman acknowledges mobile camera placement issues

According to the spokesman of the Police Force, Christos Andreou, there have been cases where camera operators did not adhere to the designated points indicated by the Police and instead placed the mobile cameras in different locations....

25. Almost 108,000 drivers exceed speed limits

Since the official implementation of the photo certification system on January 1, 2022, a staggering total of 132,982 out-of-court complaints have been filed....

26. Nicosia's camera system gets an upgrade

As of June 6, 2023, the traffic camera system in Nicosia will undergo an expansion with the installation of new cameras at two controlled intersections. The move aims to improve surveillance and regulation of traffic in the area....

27. Dispatch audio reveals human error in train disaster

A train station master in Greece has been arrested on manslaughter charges following a deadly rail collision, while video of the fireball and dispatcher audio dialogues moments before the crash have been made public...

28. The Halepianes (Tseri) exit opens tomorrow at 3pm

In the upcoming months, improvements and relief from the annoyance faced by hundreds of drivers every day are anticipated. ...

29. Cypriot transport minister vows to fix traffic

Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos says the traffic congestion problem in Cyprus can be significantly addressed or even resolved with the implementation of a plan involving various measures and initiatives...

30. Conflicting accounts emerge in Limassol deadly crash

Police investigators in Limassol seek video footage of a deadly accident at a coastal intersection on Wednesday, with two witnesses saying they saw a car going through a red light while the detained driver claims it was still yellow...