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1. Ministry maintains €300 fine for running red lights

On Thursday, the Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, was briefed on various legislative proposals submitted by parliamentarians....

2. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

3. Breaking news: Goat escapes, jams Larnaca-Nicosia motorway (video)

In a classic case of ''who let the goat out,'' drivers on the Larnaca-Nicosia motorway faced an unexpected challenge Thursday morning (27/6) when a rogue goat decided to join the morning commute. ...

4. Cyprus has a long way to go when it comes to EV's

Cyprus lags behind the rest of the European Union in the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), according to data from the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO). While growth is noted and targets seem achievable, the country's rate of electric car use remains among the lowest in the EU....

5. Paphos-Polis road project faces uncertain future

The long-awaited road project connecting Paphos to Polis Chrysochous, which began in May 2021, faces significant delays and potential abandonment. ...

6. DSV and UNICEF announce partnership to increase access to essential supplies for children worldwide

The new strategic partnership will provide rapid emergency responses while strengthening national supply chains....

7. Parliament reduces traffic light violation fines

Parliament unanimously passed a law reducing some out-of-court fines for traffic light violations, a measure largely prompted by the widespread use of photoelectric cameras in cities....

8. Transport minister Vafeades calls for fair climate laws in shipping

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades spoke of the need to prevent the side effects of legislation to tackle climate change on the shipping sector and ports, during discussions in the Transport Council of the EU held on Tuesday in Luxembourg....

9. Stranded abroad? Here's what airlines must provide

Flight cancellations and lengthy delays are the primary issues frustrating travelers, according to Trade and Industry Officer Anastasia Stylianides. Addressing these concerns, Stylianides also clarified the rights of passengers when their flights are canceled....

10. Cyprus plans €3.1B climate investment by 2030

Cyprus’ total investment on climate change in both EU and public funds as well as private investments are estimated to amount to €3.1 billion by 2030, the Finance Ministry has said....

11. Ministry probes public works tenders from 10 years ago

A report by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini delves into how Cyprus is grappling with significant issues in its public construction projects, like the renovation of Larnaca's port, which have faced major delays and complications....

12. Ministry takes action against illegal dumping sites fueling fires

The big fire in Paphos has exposed some major issues: not only were the firefighting resources inadequate, but it also showed the government's long-standing negligence regarding illegal fires. ...

13. Outdoor work from 11am to 5pm prohibited

Both heavy and moderate work outdoors is prohibited between 11am and 5pm on Friday, according to the Labour Inspections Department, due to a red warning for extremely high temperature....

14. Fire ravages Kelokedara-Trachypedoula area

Firefighters battled flames through the night in the area between Kelokedara and Trachypedoula, Community Council President Marios Zachariadis said Friday....

15. What's in a name? The romantic tale of Rosebank whisky

Rosebank. What a romantic name, isn’t it? To me, it conjures up images of blooming roses and tranquil riverbanks. ...

16. Cyprus and Montenegro sign maritime cooperation agreement

Cyprus and Montenegro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to mutually recognize the certificates of competency for merchant ship officers issued by both countries. ...

17. Four U.S. university staff stabbed in China park (video)

Four staff members from a U.S. university were stabbed in Beishan Park in northeast China, officials said Monday....

18. Foul play ruled out in Dr. Michael Mosley's death

The autopsy conducted on British TV presenter and author Dr. Michael Mosley, who was found dead on a Greek island on Sunday morning after a days-long search, has revealed no signs of foul play, according to local sources....

19. Passenger traffic up at Larnaca and Paphos airports amid drop in hotel bookings

Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....

20. Olive oil prices soar 65% in Cyprus in May 2024

Olive oil prices in Cyprus surged by 65% in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, and increased by 2% from April 2024, according to the Consumer Index table compiled by the Cyprus Consumer Association and released on Friday....

21. Delivery services halted for 4 hours in extreme heat

In response to an orange warning for extremely high temperatures, the Department of Labor Inspection (tee) of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance has mandated a halt to all outdoor heavy and moderate work between 12:00 and 16:00....

22. Work halted from 12pm - 4pm due to heatwave

The Labor Department is taking precautions to protect workers from the intense heat. Due to soaring temperatures, an official warning has been issued, advising that all heavy and moderate outdoor work be suspended on Thursday from 12:00 to 16:00 local time....

23. Gunfire at US embassy in Lebanon, gunman hurt

Gunfire erupted at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in an exchange of fire between a gunman and the country's army, leaving the assailant wounded. ...

24. 900 tourists in Cyprus affected by FTI Group bankruptcy

Around 900 tourists who purchased travel packages from the German-based FTI Group, which has recently filed for bankruptcy, are currently in Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said Tuesday....

25. Elderly driver hits and abandons woman with mobility issues

A 68-year-old man was arrested Monday evening following a hit-and-run incident on Agora Street that left a 28-year-old woman with serious injuries....

26. Turkey to map marine parks in the Aegean

Turkey has announced its own initiative to map marine parks in the Aegean Sea, a move seen as retaliatory against Greece, according to an analysis in the Daily Sabah......

27. ''Restoration of Larnaca port project could take years,'' says transport minister

The initial steps toward determining the future of Larnaca's port and marina will commence this afternoon as the Minister of Transport......

28. Government prioritizes cross-border electricity links at EU council

Electricity interconnection with third countries is a constant priority for Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry......

29. Vafeades confirms Qatar’s interest in Larnaca Marina development

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced on Thursday that Qatar and other international investors have shown interest in the development of Larnaca Port and Marina. ...

30. Larnaca port workers to transition with new management

The government, alongside port and marina workers' representatives, have struck a deal, announced Minister of Labour Yiannis Panayiotou......