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1. Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-seize-13-000-cigarettes-at-larnaca-airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

2. Priceless Napoleon-era jewels stolen in Louvre heist

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/priceless-napoleon-era-jewels-stolen-in-louvre-heist

In a daring daylight robbery on Sunday, October 19, 2025, thieves infiltrated Paris's Louvre Museum and seized several priceless pieces from the French crown jewels collection. The heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., just before the museum opened to the public....

3. Police eye Rolls-Royce dashcam for clues in Stavros Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-eye-rolls-royce-dashcam-for-clues-in-stavros-demosthenous-murder

Limassol police are working around the clock following the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous on Oct. 17, in front of his 18-year-old son....

4. Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-underworld-no-longer-plays-by-the-rules

Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....

5. Three more arrests in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-more-arrests-in-murder-of-stavros-demosthenous

Police have made three new arrests in connection with the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down in his car on October 17 in Limassol....

6. Thieves pull off seven-minute ‘priceless’ jewelry heist at the Louvre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thieves-pull-off-seven-minute-‘priceless-jewelry-heist-at-the-louvre

In a daring seven-minute raid Sunday morning, thieves stole “priceless” jewelry from the Louvre Museum, French officials said, marking one of the most audacious art crimes in decades. ...

7. Arrest made in the murder of businessman Stavros Demosthenous as Police close in on suspects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrest-made-in-the-murder-of-businessman-stavros-demosthenous-as-police-close-in-on-suspects

Authorities have made the first arrest in the high-profile killing of businessman and Karmiotissa football club president Stavros Demosthenous....

8. Son drove as father was gunned down: Police confirm stolen van used in Limassol murder (photos and videos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/son-drove-as-father-was-gunned-down-police-confirm-stolen-van-used-in-limassol-murder-photos-and-videos

Police confirmed Friday that a stolen white van was used in the premeditated murder of football executive and businessman Stavros Demosthenous, 49, who was shot multiple times while riding in a car driven by his 18-year-old son near their home in Limassol....

9. Quick-thinking child uses hand signal to escape abuse in British bases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quick-thinking-child-uses-hand-signal-to-escape-abuse-in-british-bases

Police officers in the British Bases praised the courage and quick thinking of a child whose discreet hand gesture led to the conviction of their abusive father....

10. Spanish police probe Mango founder’s death; son now a suspect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-police-probe-mango-founder-s-death-son-now-a-suspect

Spanish authorities are reopening scrutiny of the death of Mango founder Isak Andic, which occurred in December 2024 and was initially attributed to an accident, as suspicions now point toward his son, Jonathan Andic....

11. New details emerge in Limassol murder of Stavros Demosthenous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-details-emerge-in-limassol-murder-of-stavros-demosthenous

Fresh information in the investigation into the murder of football agent Stavros Demosthenous suggests a chilling level of planning and coordination....

12. Limassol murder shakes football and business circles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-shakes-football-and-business-circles

Police are investigating a brutal murder committed Friday morning shortly before 10 a.m., with the victim identified as 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a well-known figure in Cyprus football and local business circles....

13. Karmiotissa FC chairman gunned down in Limassol highway shooting (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/karmiotissa-fc-chairman-gunned-down-in-limassol-highway-shooting

A shocking murder early Friday morning has rattled Limassol after football agent Stavros Demosthenous was shot multiple times while sitting in his car on the Limassol highway....

14. Businessman shot dead on Limassol highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessman-shot-dead-on-limassol-highway

Authorities in Limassol have been mobilized after a fatal shooting on the Limassol highway just a short while ago....

15. Friday weather bulletin (aka your excuse to stay in or look fancy outside)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-weather-bulletin-aka-your-excuse-to-stay-in-or-look-fancy-outside

Let’s go make Friday jealous of itself! A weak low-pressure system is wandering around like it forgot what it was supposed to do....

16. Stress tests for Cyprus’ digital infrastructure reveal gaps in cyber and technical resilience

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stress-tests-for-cyprus-digital-infrastructure-reveal-gaps-in-cyber-and-technical-resilience

Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....

17. Teen arrested after police chase and crash in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teen-arrested-after-police-chase-and-crash-in-limassol

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Limassol after a dramatic police chase ended in a crash, authorities said....

18. Cyprus visa-free travel to U.S. delayed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-visa-free-travel-to-u-s-delayed

Cyprus will not join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program this year, despite completing all technical requirements and maintaining one of the world’s lowest visa rejection rates....

19. Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-cars-set-ablaze-in-limassol-overnight

Limassol residents woke up to shocking news on Monday morning after two separate car fires were reported in the early hours of the day....

20. Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-admits-to-seizing-greek-cypriot-properties-in-occupied-cyprus

In a major development in the trial of 74-year-old Simon Aykut, the man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas, the defendant admitted to 40 charges related to the alleged misappropriation. Prosecutors have now dropped the remaining charges....

21. Dead birds, sharp knives, and a sound device: Three arrests in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dead-birds-sharp-knives-and-a-sound-device-three-arrests-in-larnaca

Police in Larnaca have arrested three individuals after uncovering 165 dead wild birds in an orchard....

22. Mother of man named in Nicolaou case condemns online harassment

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mother-of-man-named-in-nicolaou-case-condemns-online-harassment

The mother of a man whose name appeared in handwritten notes connected to the Thanasis Nicolaou investigation condemned what she called a campaign of public shaming against her family....

23. Hand grenade explosion rocks Paphos office building, police probe possible forex connection

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hand-grenade-explosion-rocks-paphos-office-building-police-probe-possible-forex-connection

A quiet Paphos street turned into a crime scene Friday morning after an explosion ripped through a company’s offices on Dimokratias Avenue, and police say it wasn’t just any explosion. It was caused by a hand grenade....

24. Holy heist in Limassol as thieves steal priest’s car during Sunday service

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-heist-in-limassol-as-thieves-steal-priest-s-car-during-sunday-service

Turns out, even divine parking spots aren’t safe anymore. In a scene that sounds straight out of a dark comedy, a Limassol priest’s car was stolen right outside his church, while he was inside leading evening prayers....

25. Fugitive in infamous 2009 ‘Arctic Sea’ hijacking arrested in Cyprus after 15 years on the run

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fugitive-in-infamous-2009-‘arctic-sea-hijacking-arrested-in-cyprus-after-15-years-on-the-run

A Russian-Israeli man wanted for one of Europe’s most mysterious maritime hijackings has been arrested in Cyprus, 15 years after vanishing while out on bail....

26. €500,000 protection demand ends in shooting at Limassol beach hotel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€500-000-protection-demand-ends-in-shooting-at-limassol-beach-hotel

A 39-year-old Greek man was arrested Monday after a Ukrainian businessman was shot outside a Limassol beach hotel in what police say was an attempted extortion over €500,000. ...

27. ComplianceSuite.ai: How Infocredit Group Is Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/compliancesuite-ai-how-infocredit-group-is-turning-compliance-into-competitive-advantage

Financial crime has grown increasingly sophisticated, and with it, the burden of regulatory compliance. For industries such as gaming, financial services, and fintech, compliance is no longer simply about meeting obligations...

28. One arrested in Limassol shooting, second suspect still at large

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-arrested-in-limassol-shooting-second-suspect-still-at-large

A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with an attempted murder that shocked Limassol earlier this week, police said....

29. Israeli navy seizes Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-navy-seizes-gaza-aid-flotilla-arrests-greta-thunberg

The Israeli navy intercepted several boats carrying aid to Gaza overnight, arresting dozens of activists on board, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move triggered a wave of protests and condemnation from governments worldwide....

30. Fake email tricks Cyprus firm into losing €37,700

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fake-email-tricks-cyprus-firm-into-losing-€37-700

Authorities in Limassol are investigating a case of online fraud in which a company lost more than €37,000 after being misled by a fraudulent email....

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