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91. Over 40,000 unpaid fines await court action

The photo-enforcement system using traffic cameras still has not resulted in any unpaid violators' cases reaching the court, according to a report on Philenews....

92. Police contemplate revealing speed camera locations

Police are engaged in discussions regarding a potential new measure that could significantly impact how mobile traffic cameras are operated, according to a report on Philenews....

93. 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....

94. 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....

95. US hails Cyprus for its efforts in combating human trafficking

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has been recognized for its serious and sustained efforts in combating human trafficking, according to the annual report released by the U.S. State Department. ...

96. Almost 130,000 out-of-court fines imposed on road safety

In a recent interview with Chief Sergeant Tasos Asiikkis of the Traffic Department at the Police Headquarters, some astonishing numbers regarding the implementation of photo-recording cameras have come to light....

97. Public outcry over traffic violations of mobile camera operators

Camera operators working for a photo verification company are grappling with a complex and challenging situation....

98. Jurisdiction war persists in fake cocaine case

Cyprus Police have issued arrest warrants for two drug trafficking suspects after they failed to appear in court, but things are far from clear as SBA authorities on the island claim jurisdiction over the case in what has become an unprecedented legal clash...

99. Another pedestrian dies in road accident

A family man trying to cross the road in Limassol early morning Saturday was killed when he was struck by a car, with police arresting the driver but then releasing him after admitting it was still unclear who was at fault...

100. Cyprus’ landmark sex trafficking case falls flat

A high-profile trafficking case where airport police officers were accused of turning a blind eye on an illegal prostitution ring drew to a close this week, with most defendants acquitted including a cop whose guilt was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt...

101. Police propose law to text camera citations to owners

The Cypriot government seeks to amend legislation so that authorities can notify traffic camera violators via SMS or email text, but legal issues and a drastic drop in daily violations could hinder those efforts when the bill heads for the House this year...

102. Bicycle helmets now mandatory

The regulation that establishes the requirement for the use of protective helmets in accordance with the Law states that as of today, February 1, cyclists and cyclist passengers must wear protective helmets at all times....

103. Eva Kaili: From city council to city prison

104. Police launch campaign against impaired driving

Police said they will intensify checks for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol as of Monday, with the aim of protecting the public and preventing and reducing traffic accidents...

105. Black Friday: See how the annual shopping event is shaping up (photos)

On Thursday afternoon, sales began to increase significantly, particularly in shopping centers that benefited from favorable weather conditions, however, as of Friday morning, traffic appears to be somewhat subdued, at least in comparison to the corresponding images from 2019....

106. Eliades: 'Cyprus a haven for every kind of illegal activity' thanks to government

The preliminary findings of the report issued by the PEGA investigation committee, the works carried out at the Limassol Municipal Garden, and the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zones between Cyprus and Greece were the subject of press releases issued by presidential candidates on Wednesday....

107. Cannabis sentence overturned for research purposes

A man in Cyprus who was jailed on a cannabis conviction is to be set free on a suspended sentence after his lawyer argued before the Supreme Court that a lower court completely discounted her client being into narcotics research and not illegal drug trade...

108. More traffic cameras pop up in Nicosia

A new traffic camera installation popped up this week at a busy intersection in Nicosia, with officials confirming social media hype and saying more were on the way in Limassol...

109. Shots fired during car chase in Chloraka

Three young men are in police custody and another one is wanted by police following a car chase in Chloraka, where officers used their guns in an attempt to flag down a suspicious vehicle...

110. China retaliates with military drills off Taiwan's coast after Pelosi visit

China kicked off its biggest-ever military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit....

111. Cyprus Police accused of ‘cooking up’ witnesses

A lawyer for a man acquitted in a drug trafficking case is calling on authorities to investigate evidence that emerged during his trial, citing unreliable witnesses getting cozy with police and violations of jailhouse protocol including late night birthday parties and consumption of illegal delicacies...

112. Two dead after motorcycles crash violently in Nicosia

Two men were killed on Wednesday after their motorcycles collided in a horrible accident in west Nicosia, with preliminary findings suggesting a series of violations by at least one victim...

113. Cyprus' airports to help combat human trafficking

The Ministry of Interior, the Cyprus Police, and the Social Welfare Services in collaboration with Hermes Airports have launched a joint campaign at Larnaka and Pafos airports to raise awareness of human trafficking among the traveling public and its front-line staff....

114. Iran seizes two Greek tankers as tensions rise

Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers in the Gulf on Friday, shortly after Tehran warned it would take "punitive action" against Athens over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the United States from a tanker held off the Greek coast...

115. Cops identify driver in left turn bicycle accident

A driver is facing charges for fleeing the scene of an accident after a video on social media showed a car turning left in front of a woman on an electric bicycle, with additional charges possibly including negligence...

116. Three women jailed in ‘illegal brothel’ case

Three women initially suspected of being sex trafficking victims have been arrested in Nicosia on suspicion of taking part in the running of an illegal brothel, with police securing eight-day remands but declining to specify any provisional charges against them...

117. Prostitutes detained after botched trafficking raid

Police are filing charges against two women accused of running an illegal brothel, after they were arrested on Thursday in Limassol during an undercover trafficking operation that yielded no evidence...

118. Op-ed: 'Only a leap in consciousness will end human slavery'

With the number of women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine, experts say that many of them may become victims of trafficking given their vulnerability. This article is even more relevant today and attempts to present the attitudes that have enabled human slavery throughout history, and the solution to eradicate this crime across the globe....

119. Traffic cams record over 30,000 violations

Citations for moving violations recorded by traffic cams from the 1st of January will be processed and sent out to drivers beginning today....

120. Potential traffic camera violators still in the dark

Motorists in the Republic of Cyprus have yet to receive traffic camera citations under a new system on the island, with reports of 'procedural delays' pointing to a previous discussion over legal doubts...