3 d. ago Shipping minister meets Egyptian official to boost maritime ties

Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis met last week with the president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, at the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s offices in Limassol. According to an announcement released on Tuesday, the visit followed Hadjimanolis’ official trip to Egypt in October 2024. During her […]

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4 d. ago Sacked Russian transport minister found dead in his car with gunshot wound

Russia’s sacked transport minister has been found dead in his car outside Moscow with a gunshot wound and the principal hypothesis is that he took his own life, state investigators said on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him. A presidential decree published earlier on Monday gave no reason for the dismissal of Roman […]

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4 d. ago Israeli Transport Minister visits Cyprus to boost bilateral infrastructure ties

Israeli Deputy Transport Minister Miri Regev is visiting Cyprus until Tuesday, July 8, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and infrastructure. “During her visit, the Deputy Minister will have a series of meetings with officials from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and will visit central infrastructure, such as Larnaca […]

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7 d. ago Larnaca marina set for major upgrades after contract signing

The Transport Ministry on Friday announced the signing of a contract for dredging works at Larnaca marina. “We are pleased to announce the signing of the contract for the dredging works at Larnaca marina on Thursday, July 3, 2025,” the ministry said. The contract was signed on behalf of the government by the Director of […]

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8 d. ago Vasiliko port modernisation project to get €18m in EU funding 

The expansion of the Vasiliko port project will receive €18,781,957 in funding as part of the European Union’s financing programme Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the transport ministry announced on Thursday.  “The project contributes decisively to the transition towards cleaner forms of energy in the maritime sector, accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime transport and enhancing the […]

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1 week ago Cyprus flag proves its value in global crises, says minister

Cyprus recorded an 18 per cent rise in ship registrations in 2023, the highest annual increase since the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s creation in 2018, driven by expanded global services and efforts to build closer ties with shipowners. In a televised interview aired on the Greek Parliament channel as part of the programme Ellines Ainaftes, Deputy […]

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1 week ago New €2.5m electric vehicle subsidy plan expected to be exhausted early

The government’s new subsidy plan for electric vehicles is expected to be fully claimed before its official deadline, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Saturday, pointing to considerable interest from car importers and the public. With the new plan, Vafeades said, the government would invest state resources amounting to €2.5 million. “Therefore, we are starting […]

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2 w. ago Address by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, Dr Marina Ioannou Hasapi at the “Cyprus Postal Week”

Address by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, Dr Marina Ioannou Hasapi at the “Cyprus Postal Week”  Gov.cy

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2 w. ago Government approves €2.5m scheme to support electric vehicle uptake

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new €2.5 million scheme to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Cyprus, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. He said the plan aims to strengthen the market for electric and hybrid vehicles through government funding, adding that electric mobility is a key priority for Cyprus and essential to […]

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2 w. ago CTC Automotive Ltd delivers 24 Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric vehicles to Transport Ministry

A total of 24 brand-new electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 vehicles have been delivered by CTC Automotive Ltd to the Transport, Communication and Work’s Ministry’s Department of Electromechanical Services to serve the needs of government officials. The impressive IONIQ 6 moves near silently on the road, ensuring a premium driving experience, and stands out with its […]

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3 w. ago Work on road to Aphrodite’s Rock ‘to be completed by end of July’

Stabilisation works on the old road between Limassol and Paphos, near Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou) are expected to be completed by the end of July, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Friday during an inspection visit to the site.  Vafeades told journalists that the Aphrodite’s Rock area was one of the most emblematic sites […]

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3 w. ago Greek parliament approves probe of former transport minister over deadly train crash

Greek lawmakers voted on Thursday to set up a committee to conduct a preliminary investigation into a former transport minister who oversaw the railways prior to the country’s worst-ever train crash in 2023. Kostas Karamanlis will be the second senior official of the conservative government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis to face investigation over the disaster, which […]

Events

3 w. ago Limassol becomes Cyprus’ basketball capital with €14.5 million arena renovation

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades expressed pride on Wednesday during a presentation of the newly upgraded Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre in Limassol, ahead of its role as a host venue for FIBA EuroBasket 2025. “I am very proud of the entire team behind the renovation of this stadium, and for delivering it on time,” he said […]

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4 w. ago Cyprus airports soar past 4 million passengers in new travel record

Passenger traffic at the airports of Larnaca and Paphos exceeded 4 million for the first time in history during the period from January to May 2025. According to an announcement by the Transport Ministry on Thursday, this marks an increase of 12.02 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. In May 2025 alone, […]

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