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1. Caught on camera? New website lets you check traffic fines

Starting January 7, 2025, drivers in Cyprus will have a new, hassle-free way to check if they’ve been caught by traffic cameras. The Traffic Department, in collaboration with the system’s contractor, is rolling out a dedicated website that will allow citizens to search for pending fines online....

2. Woman reveals harrowing conditions in Nicosia psychiatric hospital

A woman testified before the Parliament's Human Rights Committee, shedding light on the deplorable conditions her sister endured during her stay at the Nicosia psychiatric hospital....

3. Cyprus's 2024 holiday calendar unveiled

In 2024, Cyprus sets the stage for refreshing respites and cherished moments of reflection as holidays align with weekdays, creating numerous extended weekends throughout the year....

4. Cypriots pack bags for record-breaking 2023 getaways

Cypriots are preparing suitcases for abroad, taking advantage of the short holidays offered by the Christmas and New Year celebrations....

5. Cyprus' unique winemaking journey unveiled

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation....

6. Get your Santa fix at a Christmas village near you (video)

Following the success of last year's Christmas Villages, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism has announced that the project will be repeated this year, with seven Christmas Villages across Cyprus....

7. New opening hours of NIPD Genetics Sample Collection Centers

8. Locals find hidden hotel rates in Cyprus

A report shows that booking some hotel rooms online in the Republic of Cyprus could end up costing more money, after locals discovered they could land better deals by calling a hotel directly...

9. Mixed bag of weather ahead

A warm air front continues to affect Cyprus, with humidity rising substantially in the southeast and high temperatures in the interior of the island reaching 39 degrees...

10. Cypriots prefer cannabis to get high

A new drug report shows that cannabis is the most popular drug in Cyprus, while Cypriot towns are among European cities with the highest levels of methamphetamine detected in wastewater...

11. Ayia Napa mayor wants to bring the noise down

Ayia Napa mayor Yiannis Karousos, who has made a name for himself for trying to turn away ‘low-quality young tourists’ in his town, is asking for a noise pollution law to be repealed so that nightclubs could be fined for playing music too loud...

12. Givenchy, tower of French fashion and tailor to the stars, dies at 91

Givenchy branched out into menswear soon after opening his fashion house...