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211. Severe thunderstorms loom over Cyprus

Heavy rain has been happening in mountainous areas of the island since Monday afternoon....

212. Nicosia's traffic woes tackled head-on

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has labeled today as the year's worst day for traffic congestion, coinciding with the return of primary school students to their classes....

213. Two Blue Horizon ferry crew members jailed in passenger's death case

Two of the four crew members of the Blue Horizon ferry arrested for their involvement in the death of a passenger were jailed until their trial early Monday morning, after testifying before an investigative magistrate....

214. Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

"They treated me worse than an animal," said the young man who was beaten, burnt, and forced to snort cocaine by drug traffickers....

215. New bus lane opens, but where are the passengers?

In recent days, there has been a lot of talk about the increased traffic at the entrance of Nicosia. Many people think this is because of the new bus lane that started operating on September 4th....

216. 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....

217. Storm Daniel deluges Athens leaving streets swamped

218. Over 220,000 victims trafficked for Southeast Asia's online fraud schemes

A new UN report estimates that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to run online scams....

219. The unresolved issues of Chlorakas

The situation in Chloraka, following the problems that happened last week, is still uncertain. ...

220. 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. ...

221. The free parking illusion

Imagine a city where parking is easy, convenient, and free....

222. 20 traffic complaints registered, 3 drivers test positive for drugs

Yesterday evening, the Police conducted a targeted operation in the Paphos province with a specific focus on the communities of Chloraka, Empa, and Tremithousa. ...

223. U-turn on school bus fare hike

In a reversal that has quelled widespread apprehension, school bus fares will not be subject to an increase after all. The issue has spurred heated debates among organized parents and the Department of Transportation....

224. Academics weigh in on Chlorakas' violent turn

Academics from the fields of psychology and political science are presenting an interpretation of recent events in Chloraka. The events involved a protest march by local residents over the migration issue, which took a dramatic turn with incidents of beatings, property destruction, and individual arrests. ...

225. Tourist arrivals and revenue soar

An increase in both tourist arrivals and tourism revenue has been recorded in Cyprus this year, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....

226. New bus Lane to ease Nicosia traffic starting September 4th

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works has announced the launch of a 1.8km bus lane on the A1 motorway, operational from September 4, 2023....

227. UK air traffic system issue causes ongoing turbulence

Disruption to air travel continued into Tuesday after the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault" on Monday morning....

228. 13-year-old cyclist injured in Paphos traffic collision

A 13-year-old cyclist, who got injured in a traffic accident on Thursday afternoon at the roundabout where Ellados and Evagora Pallikaridi avenues intersect in Paphos, is currently being treated for a broken collarbone at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia....

229. Australian parents denied access to newborns in surrogacy scandal

Australian parents are unable to bring their newborn babies home after a fertility clinic in Crete, Greece was raided by police....

230. EC: ''Greece, you are not alone, the EU is with you''

Water-dropping planes from several European countries joined hundreds of firefighters Wednesday battling wildfires raging for days across Greece that left 20 people dead, while major blazes also burned in Spain’s Tenerife and in northwestern Turkey near the Greek border....

231. Cyprus cracks down on illegal immigration ring

In a move to address migration challenges head-on and show unwavering determination against the issue, a well-coordinated operation sprung into action this morning in the Limassol district. ...

232. Two migrant children among the dead from Evros fires

Eighteen people died in the village of Avantas in Evros, northeastern Greece, where fires raged on Tuesday for a fourth straight day, along with dozens of new blazes....

233. 18 charred bodies of immigrants found in Evros fire

Amidst the relentless wildfires that have engulfed Greece, at least 18 charred bodies of immigrants have been discovered in the scorched expanse of Dadia Forest in Evros....

234. Fiery Pakistan bus crash kills 18, including drivers

At least 18 people have died and 16 are injured after a bus caught fire in the eastern Punjab province of Pakistan....

235. US eases defense trade rules for Cyprus in 2024

The US Secretary of State has lifted the Defense Trade Restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for the fiscal year 2024....

236. Tragic death of 7-year-old Maui boy found burned in car

A seven-year-old boy has been found dead in a burned out car in Maui amid fears children will make up a large number of those who perished in the devastating wildfires....

237. 39% reduction in fatal traffic collisions over 1.5 years, police say

Deputy Police Officer B and Assistant Director of the Traffic Police Headquarters Department, Harry Evripidou, has unveiled a remarkable achievement in Cyprus' road safety landscape....

238. Pyroi residents push for crossing point amid calls for unity

Residents of the Turkish-occupied village of Pyroi in the Nicosia district have voiced their demand for a new crossing point, while the government indicates its endorsement for expanded communication between the island's divided communities. ...

239. 6,258 undocumented immigrants reach Cyprus

The penalties imposed by the courts in Cyprus on human traffickers are very low, despite the increasing number of arrests, as reported by the state channel....

240. Cyprus celebrates Dormition of the Virgin Mary amidst heatwave

Cyprus celebrates on Tuesday the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a religious and bank holiday, amidst a heatwave, with many flocking to the beach or mountain resorts, and with authorities issuing warnings about increased traffic in some areas, and overcrowded picnic sites....