In today's episode, traffic congestion on roads can initially be alleviated through the promotion of mass transit – more bus lanes – and eventually with the construction of a tram system in Nicosia and Limassol, MPs heard on Thursday. In other news, "Cyprus stands with its European partners," government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Thursday, following the decisions taken by EU foreign ministers in New York in reaction to the speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin; and the Paphos Criminal Court decided on Thursday to postpone the hearing of David Hunter on trial for the premeditated murder of his wife, following a request filed by his attorneys.

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