New measures in 2017 to help improve road safety in Cyprus

Ministry of Transport is promoting a bill with new measures to improve road safety in Cyprus. The bill was approved by the cabinet has been submitted to the parliament and if voted will be in effect within 2017. Here’s what it includes: The introduction of narco-test for drivers. The Ministry of Transport has already allocated […]

Emirates plane grounded after mysterious powder discovered onboard

A plastic bag containing a suspicious powder was found in a plane at Larnaca airport, which was ready for departure with destination Malta. The powder was discovered by the crew shortly before takeoff, and passengers were requested disembark before a police investigation could begin. According to information the bag, weighing 130 grams which was found […]

Roads to Troodos closed due to heavy snow fall

Caution should be taken when driving to Troodos due to the heavy snow fall the past 24 hours. According to a police report this morning the road Pedoulas – Pinewood – Kakopetria, is open only for 4×4 vehicles or vehicles equipped with snow chains. The roads Platania – Karvounas, Pedoulas – Pedoulas and Prodromos – Kampos – Kykkos are open […]

Heat wave in Cyprus this weekend

As of today the summer is entering a particularly warm period which will last for the next three days. The daily highest temperature is expected to increase above 40c for the first time this year. Humidity levels are also expected to increase in the coastal areas. The heat wave will reach its peak over the […]

Extremely rare Black Flamingo seen in Cyprus [Video]

Bird spotters and nature lovers should be excited because a few days ago a black flamingo was spotted in Akrotiri salt lake near Limassol. Over 20,000 flamingos visit Cyprus every year as part of their migratory route but this is probably the first recorded time when a black flamingo was seen in the region. Another […]

Cyprus 2015 in Winter colours

The new year has kick-started winter in Cyprus, with an expected drop in temperature by 2 degrees in the next two days and rain storms in many areas. Snowfall in Troodos continues, where the temperature during the day today is at 2c. The police announced that due to frost, all roads to Troodos are only […]

More rainfall on Friday. Should we brace for the worst?

After yesterday’s flooding in Nicosia, and today’s sunny weather, one would think the worse is behind us but it turns out worse weather conditions are expected on Friday. Even though the Fire Department was yesterday on high alert it was not enough to help people whose houses, basements flooded and the ones whose cars got stranded […]