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Fires Cause Total Destruction to Car and Motorcycle
Two fire incidents involving vehicles in Limassol caused serious damage.
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Bus Drivers Protest Over Safety Concerns
Bus drivers are protesting today with a two-hour work stoppage and a demonstration in Nicosia. The protest is about problems caused by the photo enforcement system. The unions say it impacts passenger transport safety. They point out that buses can’t stop suddenly without putting passengers at risk, especially those standing or seated without seatbelts. Even […]
Nikos Katsaros
27.03.2026
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New Dog Law Enacted After 10 Years: Key Changes
After nearly ten years of discussions and consultations, the House of Representatives approved the Dogs (Amendment) Law of 2026, combining a government bill and legislative proposals pending for years. Registration is mandatory for all dogs over two months old. In case of an animal’s death, owners must inform the authorities within seven working days, providing […]
Coffeevibesmagazine-Christina Pelekanou Pelekanou
26.03.2026
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Bill tabled in parliament to curb taxi piracy with stricter sanctions
An urgent bill targeting taxi “piracy” has been tabled in parliament, aiming to curb illegal passenger transport by private cars and app-based operators. Transport Committee chairman Alekos Tryfonides described the move as a “major step,” saying the draft followed consultations with the Transport Ministry, the Licensing Authority and professional taxi organisations. The proposal includes substantially […]
Christos Pavlou
26.03.2026
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Demosthenous murder case: court rejects release request by 28-year-old defendant
The court has rejected a request by a 28-year-old defendant in the Stavros Demosthenous murder case to be released under conditions during trial proceedings. In its ruling, the court said no new facts had been presented that would justify changing the existing remand decision. It further noted that the evidentiary record remains unchanged, while both […]
Christos Pavlou
26.03.2026
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Cyprus earmarks €64 million for water resilience and resource management
Cyprus has opted to allocate €64 million to strengthen water-resource management under the EU’s mid-cycle reallocation of cohesion funds for 2021–2027. At the European level, €34.6 billion is being redirected toward competitiveness, defence readiness, energy security and natural-resource resilience in response to mounting geopolitical and climate pressure. For Cyprus, the €64 million comes from its […]
Christos Pavlou
26.03.2026
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Erhurman slams Christodoulides remarks on Cyprus issue and British Bases
Remarks by President Nikos Christodoulides on the role of Turkish Cypriots and Turkey in discussions over the British Bases triggered a sharp response from the Turkish Cypriot side. Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman accused the President of contradictory and hasty statements, arguing that Nicosia’s position keeps shifting without strategic consistency. In his public intervention, Erhurman […]
Christos Pavlou
26.03.2026
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Paphos municipality launches long-term clean-up and upgrade plan for industrial zone
Paphos municipal authorities say they are moving into a permanent upgrade phase for the new industrial area, following last summer’s clean-up campaign and a new round of meetings with local businesses. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said conditions have already improved substantially, with abandoned vehicles removed, public spaces cleaned and long-neglected problem spots brought under control. […]
Christos Pavlou
26.03.2026
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Workers Strike Outside Presidential Palace for Rights
Workers from the Ministry of Education and Culture are outside the Presidential Palace, on a 24-hour strike.
Coffeevibesmagazine-Christina Pelekanou Pelekanou
26.03.2026
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African Man Detained for Holding Two Women Hostage
On Wednesday afternoon, Larnaca authorities responded to a hostage situation in an apartment building involving an African man. The investigation reveals that the suspect held two women against their will. He threatened them with a knife, alarming local residents. A neighbor alerted the police, who quickly secured the area. Negotiators were called in and handled […]