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1. Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

2. Blind students refuse unsafe, overcrowded bus to Nicosia school

The Cyprus Organization of the Blind is urging the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to address what it calls the government’s “provocative indifference” toward issues affecting blind students....

3. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

4. Cyprus takes flight: New Nicosia Air Traffic Centre secures regional skies

Cyprus inaugurated its new Nicosia Air Traffic Control Centre in Kokkinotrimithia, a move officials say strengthens flight safety and the country’s role as a regional security hub....

5. Photo Radar list to launch soon: Instant fines coming to roads and checkpoints

Around late October to early November, the Photo Radar list will be launched after the completion of improvements and modifications made by the Police....

6. Ministers ditch electric cars, return to gas-powered vehicles

Weeks after state officials received new electric vehicles, many are reportedly returning to their previous fuel-powered cars....

7. '€300 for a taxi ride?' Travelers allege price gouging at Cyprus airports

Visitors arriving at Cyprus’s airports say they are being asked to pay unusually high taxi fares late at night, according to complaints made to 24 News....

8. Cypriot photojournalist Yahia Barzaq killed in Gaza airstrike

Yahia Barzaq, a Cypriot-born photojournalist who spent his career documenting life in Gaza, was killed Tuesday night in an Israeli airstrike, according to Turkish Cypriot media and his employer, TRT World....

9. Cyprus vehicle recalls 76% complete; 19,000 pending

Vehicle recalls in Cyprus have reached 76% completion, with about 19,000 vehicles still pending. The Ministry of Transport is considering extending the Oct. 3 deadline....

10. Big changes for patients seeking treatment abroad under GESY

From October 2, 2025, patients under Cyprus’s General Health System (GESY) will see a major change in how requests for medical treatment abroad are handled. The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) announced Thursday that it will now take over the process of approving and managing these cases....

11. Lisbon in mourning as iconic cable car crashes

Portugal is in mourning after a historic cable car in Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, five of them seriously....

12. Authorities warn of dangerous cars, motorcycle recalled in Cyprus

The Department of Road Transport is urging recalls of several vehicles and a motorcycle flagged as dangerous in a European Union alert system....

13. Cyprus posts third-highest rise in EU greenhouse gas emissions, Eurostat says

Cyprus posted one of the sharpest rises in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat....

14. U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....

15. CRIVIT supports Lidl-Trek with off-duty team wear to inspire active lifestyles for all

The multi-sport movement brand continues the partnership with the successful team which is in the midst of its best season ever....

16. Coral Cyprus and Bolt bring new ''energy'' to mobility in Cyprus through strategic partnership at Shell-branded fuel stations

Coral Cyprus, the official Shell licensee in Cyprus, and Bolt announce the launch of a new partnership that places Cyprus on the map of a global strategic initiative....

17. Gunfire damages Paphos Transport Department, Police investigating

Police are investigating after bullet damage was discovered Monday at the Department of Road Transport’s technical inspection hangar in Paphos....

18. Larnaca bus company calls strike unjustified

Larnaca Public Transport (LPT) on Tuesday called a 48-hour strike by its drivers “unjustified,” saying it had taken steps to avoid the work stoppage....

19. New law aims to ease traffic jams caused by minor accidents

Minor traffic accidents may soon cause fewer disruptions under a new law approved by Parliament last Thursday....

20. Audit flags major design flaws in new bus shelters

The new bus shelters rolled out across the city suffer from a combination of three major design flaws, according to a report by the Audit Office....

21. Israel secretly moved planes to Cyprus and Greece before Iran bombing

In the hours leading up to a major Israeli military strike, dozens of Israeli aircraft were quietly moved out of harm’s way, and into Cyprus and Greece, without those host countries being fully aware of the plan’s purpose, according to Israeli media reports....

22. Nicosia to receive over €1 billion in development projects, President announces

President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled more than 80 projects valued at over €1 billion aimed at transforming Nicosia and its surrounding suburbs during an event Monday at the Nicosia Municipal Theater....

23. Cyprus launches €2.5M plan to support electric and hybrid vehicle buyers

The Cabinet has approved the government’s new €2.5 million subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus....

24. UK firm to conduct accreditation inspection at Ercan Airport

In a televised interview, it was stated that international accreditation procedures for the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport are expected to proceed after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha....

25. Police to increase street patrols through summer in road safety push

Police will step up patrols from June 1 through Sept. 30 as part of a campaign to improve road safety, with a focus on protecting vulnerable road users....

26. Major fires in Israel prompt request for help from Cyprus (VIDEOS)

Wildfires have been sweeping through the western parts of Jerusalem, rekindling concerns in areas affected by similar fires last week. ...

27. Massive power outage cripples Spain, Portugal

A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....

28. Cyprus restarts gas project with European aid and floating giant Prometheus

Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...

29. Montblanc: Meisterstück Around the World in 80 days – Year 3

30. Six killed in NYC helicopter crash, including Siemens executive and family (video)

A sightseeing helicopter ride turned tragic Thursday when a chopper crashed into the Hudson River off Manhattan, killing all six people on board — including a senior Siemens executive and his family....