in-cyprus16 Jun 2026

Cyprus overhauls taxi laws for first time in over two decades

Cyprus is set to overhaul its taxi licensing framework for the first time in more than 20 years, with a proposed amendment to the Road Transport Regulation Law aiming to tackle illegal operators, end speculative licence trading and bring booking apps under state control.

The reform, promoted by the Licensing Authority, comes after three years of mounting public pressure. Professional drivers staged a strike in March 2026 over operating costs and annual licence rental fees, while tourists...

This is a summary. Read the full article at in-cyprus.

Read full article

More from Cyprus

All news

Cyprus Mail

Morgan Stanley bullish on Greek banks despite years of gains

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of Greece’s banking sector with a positive stance, arguing that the investment case for Greek lenders remains compelling despite the strong rally recorded in recent years. The American investment bank maintained overweight recommendations ...

today

Cyprus Mail

Independent experts deem CTC offer for Ermes fair and reasonable

An independent evaluation report has concluded that the €0.014 per share offer made by the Cyprus Trading Corporation (CTC) for the acquisition of Ermes Department Stores is fair and reasonable under the current circumstances. The assessment, prepared by Grant Thornton and pub...

today

in-cyprus

Things to do on Tuesday, June 16

Tuesday’s cultural listings include a tribute to poet Alkis Alkeos, the Cyprus Bloomsday Festival and a lecture on divided Nicosia’s cultural heritage. Music Nicosia, Archontiko Axiotheas, Tuesday, June 16, 8:30pm. Agyristo Kefali — The Alkis Alkeos I Knew, based on the book o...

today

Cyprus Mail

Wholesale trade rises in Cyprus as motor vehicle turnover falls

Wholesale trade turnover in Cyprus rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, while activity in the sales and repair of motor vehicles sector declined compared with the same period a year earlier. According to the Cyprus statistical service (Cystat), the turnover value index o...

today