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181. Cyprus gears up for annual military drills with allies

The Ministry of Defence has revealed plans for military training activities scheduled for February 20 and 21, during the afternoon and evening. These exercises are part of Cyprus' yearly military cooperation program with allied nations....

182. Who needs a view when you've got a packed car?

In a peculiar incident captured on the ''I Love Cyprus RE'' page, a driver's unconventional vehicle loading has raised eyebrows and safety concerns among onlookers. ...

183. 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....

184. 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. ...

185. Did you know 'driving while tired' carries penalties and jail time?

In a bid to enhance road safety, Cyprus has implemented rigorous penalties for specified traffic violations, shedding light on an often-overlooked offense – 'Driving While Tired.' ...

186. Tornado wreaks havoc in Limassol, homes damaged

In the early hours of Wednesday, Cyprus faced a barrage of intense weather phenomena, with Limassol province experiencing the brunt of the onslaught....

187. Migrant trafficking concerns rise as Cyprus rescues 41 individuals

Two boats carrying a total of 41 irregular migrants arrived Thursday afternoon in Cyprus. According to Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the radar of the Cyprus Coast Guard spotted the two boats sailing 12 nautical miles southeast of Cape Greco. ...

188. 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. ...

189. ''Snow-my-gosh!'' It's a winter wonderland!

Hold on to your winter hats – Troodos, the fashionista of Cyprus mountains, decided it's time to flaunt its snowy ensemble! After a cozy rendezvous with "Avgi" last week,...

190. Well-known businessman with criminal history shot dead in Mandra

The charred body of a man believed to be Christos Gialias, a well-known businessman with ties to soccer was found in a vehicle in the West Attica suburb of Mandra on Wednesday afternoon, police have said....

191. New evidence points to speeding in quadruple fatality case

In the aftermath of the tragic quadruple fatality on the Limassol-Platra road, new evidence suggests that the 44-year-old driver of the double-cab vehicle was exceeding the speed limit at the time of the accident....

192. Can cameras really curb road fatalities?

In early February, tragedy struck the roads of Cyprus once again as authorities announced the loss of 25-year-old Marios Roditis in a fatal collision on a Larnaca road Sunday night....

193. Fatal car accident claims life of 25-year-old in Larnaca

In a tragic road collision that occurred around 8 p.m. last night in Larnaca, 25-year-old Marios Roditis, a resident of Larnaca, lost his life. ...

194. Houthi threats target Red Sea internet backbone

Telecom companies affiliated with the UN-recognized Yemeni government expressed concerns on Sunday over potential sabotage plans by Houthi rebels targeting a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea....

195. Cyprus increases surveillance with new cameras

Cyprus is expanding its traffic violation control system with the activation of additional cameras across various districts....

196. Meta CEO to receive $700M dividend

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, the parent company overseeing Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, anticipates an annual dividend of $700 million (£549 million), according to recent announcements....

197. Limassol-Paphos highway lane closed after street light pole collapse

In a recent incident on the Limassol to Paphos highway, traffic authorities have closed off the left lane following the collapse of a street light pole near the Germasogeia roundabout. ...

198. Snowfall forces road closures leading to Troodos

In response to heavy snowfall, several roads leading to Troodos, including Platres-Troodos, Karvouna-Troodos, and Prodromos-Troodos, have been closed to traffic, announced local authorities....

199. New cameras turn Limassol and Larnaca into Big Brother's playground

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the traffic surveillance system is further expanded in the provinces of Limassol and Larnaca....

200. Tragic collision leads to harsher punishment for negligent driver

In a recent development, the Court of Appeals has revisited the sentencing in the tragic traffic death case involving 62-year-old Hungarian national Marta Tyorjanne....

201. US NSC Chief joins Cyprus-Israel talks on maritime assistance

Curtis Ried, the Chief of Staff for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) joined the Republic of Cyprus and Israeli officials "for productive discussions on Cyprus’s maritime assistance corridor concept"....

202. Transport for London accused of exploiting EU drivers for fines

European governments allege one of the largest data breaches in EU history as Transport for London (TfL) accused of illegally obtaining personal data for fines....

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

204. 46-year-old convicted for illegally assisting 109 migrants

In a courtroom saga unfolding in the Famagusta District, a 46-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of migrants and money laundering....

205. Police ensures timely hospital transfer for woman in labor

In a commendable display of their commitment to public service, members of the Limassol Traffic Police "Z" team sprang into action yesterday afternoon, responding to a call for immediate assistance in transferring a pregnant woman to the hospital....

206. Beyond the comfort zone for sustainable growth

The comfort zone, an imaginary haven of safety and certainty, doesn't always foster growth....

207. Philippine President criticized over use of presidential helicopter to attend Coldplay concert

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced backlash on social media after utilizing a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert in a province north of Manila last week....

208. Cameras cut road deaths by 18% in two years

The two-year operation of the photo-labeling system, initiated on 1/1/2022 with four mobile and four fixed cameras, has witnessed a remarkable success in enhancing road safety....

209. Homemade bomb found in driver's vehicle

In a recent incident, members of the bicycle police intercepted a makeshift pipe bomb during a routine vehicle check on a 40-year-old driver. The impromptu stop occurred when officers discovered a 31-year-old wanted individual as the passenger....

210. Greek Mafia: Stolen phones expose three murders and attempted homicide

In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....