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Record Number of Road Fatalities in Cyprus: 45 Lives Lost in 2025

Published December 31, 2025, 09:29

2025 saw a tragic record in road fatalities in Cyprus, with 45 lives lost, surpassing the 2024 toll (41 deaths). The majority of fatalities were motorcyclists (16), followed by pedestrians (9) and car drivers (13). A significant proportion of motorcyclists (11 out of 16) were wearing helmets, however, the severity of the impact remains a determining factor. Also, only eight out of 16 drivers and vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts. Saturday was the deadliest day with 10 deaths, while the hours between 8 PM and midnight record the highest number of fatalities. The main cause of accidents remains careless driving and distraction, primarily due to mobile phone use.