#Alexis Vafeades

From traffic congestion and road safety to electric vehicles and Cyprus’ ambitions as a regional transport hub, the challenges facing the transport sector are wide-ranging. In an interview with the ...

Aviation is a public good and a strategic enabler of Europe’s openness and prosperity, while due to its location, Cyprus knows that “connectivity is not a luxury, but an ...

The government is seeking practical solutions to the challenges facing communities residing in the Troodos mountains, with improved connectivity, road safety and access to essential services identified as key priorities. ...

Argyroupoleos avenue was opened to traffic on Thursday, creating a new road link between Tseriou avenue and the GSP roundabout, with direct access to the Nicosia to Limassol motorway. Officials ...

Eleven fast-charging points for electric vehicles were installed at a cost of €918,000 in an effort to enhance the local charging network, the transport ministry said on Wednesday. “The transition to ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades was in Limassol on Monday for a brainstorming session aimed at coming up with ideas for dealing with steadily worsening traffic congestion in the city. The ...

Cyprus is intensifying efforts to reduce road deaths among young people, with Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades warning on Thursday that fatalities involving inexperienced drivers and motorcyclists remain a major public ...

A series of measures aimed at improving motorcycle safety will be introduced, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Tuesday, warning that motorcyclists continue to account for a disproportionate number of ...

A long-awaited road linking the Famagusta area’s Deryneia and Sotira was officially delivered on Monday, with Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades describing it as a major boost for connectivity and ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Saturday moved to defend the government’s decision to split the project to redevelop Larnaca’s port and marina into two, saying that the two ...

Transport infrastructure is no longer neutral, but a “cornerstone of Europe’s security, resilience and sovereignty”, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Wednesday. “The choices we make today will determine ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Monday expressed confusion at Larnaca mayor Andreas Vyras’ plans to stage a protest over perceived delays in progress towards redevelopment of the town’s port ...

Cyprus is “in a less favourable position” than other countries inside the European Union regarding the security of its oil supply, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Monday. He did ...

A public mobilisation will take place on Wednesday at 6pm at Larnaca’s port roundabout, as local authorities up pressure on the government over delays in the port and marina ...

Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades on Tuesday accepted that there is the “possibility” of a fuel shortage, with maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz having once again come to a ...

Alcohol and drugs are responsible for around 24 per cent of fatal car accidents in Cyprus, while mobile phone use behind the wheel increases the risk of a crash fourfold, Transport ...

Distraction by phones is one of the main causes of traffic accidents after speeding, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Saturday. “We believe that we should now focus on two ...

Concerns were voiced in Larnaca on Friday after transport minister, Alexis Vafeades, presented development options for the city’s port and marina, prompting criticism from local authorities who say the ...

Transport minister Alexis Vafeades cautioned on Friday that Cyprus risks reaching total traffic deadlock unless long-term road projects move ahead, as he confirmed plans for a third highway north of ...

The first phase of the Limnes migrant centre was completed, as announced by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades during a site visit on Friday. Speaking after touring the facility, Vafeades said ...

The next step for the stalled Larnaca marina redevelopment, focusing on dredging works, the tender for the nautical club and the evaluation of proposals to revive the project was discussed ...

Nineteen of the forty-three killed on the roads this year died because drivers were using mobile phones or not paying attention. These figures were presented to the road safety council ...

A new call centre will provide support for people with questions or issues regarding the road transport department’s (TOM) remit, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades said on Monday. “[The hotline] ...

MPs on Friday questioned Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades over frequent delays in implementing projects, after he said the government was juggling projects worth over €1.6 billion aimed at improving the quality ...