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1. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-michaelidou-aids-ngo-president-arrested-in-alleged-€122k-fraud-case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

2. Charity President arrested in €120,000 fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charity-president-arrested-in-€120-000-fraud-case

Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman, the president of an NGO supporting patients with a specific disease, over allegations of financial fraud exceeding €120,000. The arrest took place on the evening of Monday, December 9, following a court warrant....

3. Turkish mafia turf war turns Athens streets into a battleground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-mafia-turf-war-turns-athens-streets-into-a-battleground

A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....

4. Manhunt ends as suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/manhunt-ends-as-suspect-charged-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-s-shooting

On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan....

5. Internet sleuths go silent on CEO’s murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/internet-sleuths-go-silent-on-ceo-s-murder

In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder in New York City, a striking silence has emerged from the typically active online community of amateur internet sleuths....

6. Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-citizens-and-businesses-targeted-by-cybercriminals-in-2024

In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....

7. Shocking allegations in Avvakoum Monastery scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shocking-allegations-in-avvakoum-monastery-scandal

Startling details have emerged in the damning decision of the Synod Court regarding three monks from the Avvakoum Monastery, including accusations of sexual misconduct. The monks have denied all charges, which are of a severe nature....

8. Whistleblower exposes Thessaloniki art gallery forgery scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/whistleblower-exposes-thessaloniki-art-gallery-forgery-scandal

Wednesday’s raid on a Thessaloniki art gallery that is believed to have been trading in forgeries was prompted by a tipoff from a whistleblower who testified to the police’s Cultural Heritage and Antiquities Department on November 19, Kathimerini has learned....

9. Messages allegedly left on bullet casings in CEO's Murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/messages-allegedly-left-on-bullet-casings-in-ceo-s-murder

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk has taken a dark and cryptic twist. Investigators found that each bullet casing left at the scene bore a single word: 'deny', 'depose', and 'defend'. ...

10. UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan in targeted attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-in-midtown-manhattan-in-targeted-attack

In a shocking turn of events, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in midtown Manhattan....

11. Vietnamese tycoon can avoid death penalty by repaying $9 billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vietnamese-tycoon-can-avoid-death-penalty-by-repaying-$9-billion

Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....

12. The International Criminal Court is another casualty of October 7

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-international-criminal-court-is-another-casualty-of-october-7

In 1998, at the time of the adoption of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, the head of Israel's delegation, Judge Eli Nathan, expressed both hope and fear for its future. ...

13. Attempted murder in Nicosia as residents attacked with axes and clubs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-in-nicosia-as-residents-attacked-with-axes-and-clubs

A violent incident rocked the Strovolos area of Nicosia early this morning, as a group of intruders launched a brutal attack on a household, injuring four residents....

14. Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-hands-down-stiff-sentences-in-major-extortion-and-embezzlement-case

In a significant move against financial crime, the Criminal Court in Larnaca has handed down tough sentences to two men involved in an elaborate scheme of extortion, embezzlement, and money laundering. ...

15. Fake Ariel detergent scheme busted in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-ariel-detergent-scheme-busted-in-europe

Latvian authorities have uncovered a large-scale counterfeiting operation involving Ariel laundry detergent, accusing two Lithuanian citizens of producing and distributing fake products across Europe....

16. 22 million users cut off as Europe's largest piracy ring busted

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/22-million-users-cut-off-as-europe-s-largest-piracy-ring-busted

In a sweeping operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a massive illegal streaming network that served more than 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed ''Operation Takendown''...

17. Bomb explosion targets vehicles in Germasogeia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-targets-vehicles-in-germasogeia

A bomb exploded in a garage in the Panioti area of Germasogeia late on Tuesday night, November 26, sparking a fire that destroyed multiple vehicles. ...

18. Trump plans massive tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-plans-massive-tariffs-on-imports-from-mexico-canada-and-china

In his latest announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has proposed steep tariff hikes on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, set to begin on the first day of his administration...

19. Did Angela Merkel misjudge Germany's dependence on Russian gas?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-angela-merkel-misjudge-germany-s-dependence-on-russian-gas

In her memoir ''Freedom'', Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure as German chancellor, offering insights into her political approach and the global crises that defined her leadership....

20. 26-year-old man scammed out of $110,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-man-scammed-out-of-$110-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud

A 26-year-old man in Limassol has fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing over $110,000 in an alleged online investment fraud, according to a complaint filed with the police earlier today....

21. Major cocaine bust in Cyprus, 30kg found in cargo shipment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-cocaine-bust-in-cyprus-30kg-found-in-cargo-shipment

A large quantity of drugs was discovered by members of the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) following a tip-off and investigation. Authorities seized a total of 30 kilograms of mixed-weight cocaine, found inside a carry-on bag within a shipping container....

22. Cypriot policeman investigated for allegations of necrophilia at British bases morgue

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-policeman-investigated-for-allegations-of-necrophilia-at-british-bases-morgue

A shocking crime investigation is underway involving a Cypriot policeman working for the British Bases, who has been accused of engaging in necrophilic acts with corpses at the Base morgue...

23. Israeli Embassy slams ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-embassy-slams-icc-s-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

In a strong rebuttal to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) recent arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Embassy in Cyprus accused the court of undermining its own credibility and legitimacy....

24. FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....

25. Student killed in overloaded car, driver six times over legal limit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/student-killed-in-overloaded-car-driver-six-times-over-legal-limit

Authorities in Nicosia are continuing their investigation into a fatal car crash that killed 20-year-old Irini Kontogiorgou, a Greek university student, early Sunday morning....

26. Cyprus to tighten rules for migrants who commit crimes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-tighten-rules-for-migrants-who-commit-crimes

Cyprus is reviewing its rules for handling migrants who have special protection but commit serious crimes, according to a report by Kathimerini's George Kakouris....

27. Botched robbery ends in disaster as suspect loses leg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/botched-robbery-ends-in-disaster-as-suspect-loses-leg

Paphos Police have arrested two men in connection with a botched burglary that resulted in serious injuries and a complex web of alleged crimes, including conspiracy to commit a felony, housebreaking, and providing false information to authorities....

28. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

29. Cyprus to strip protection from asylum seekers who commit serious crimes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-strip-protection-from-asylum-seekers-who-commit-serious-crimes

Cyprus has moved forward with a new law that will strip asylum seekers of their subsidiary protection status if they commit serious criminal offenses. ...

30. Arson attack targets senior customs officer in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arson-attack-targets-senior-customs-officer-in-nicosia

A senior manager from the Customs Department is the victim of a suspected arson attack that took place early Thursday morning in the Nicosia district. ...

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