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1. Animal Welfare Commissioner says Cyprus facing stray crisis, abuse cases, and lack of veterinary support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-animal-welfare-commissioner-says-cyprus-facing-stray-crisis-abuse-cases-and-lack-of-veterinary-support

Cyprus is facing persistent and serious challenges in the area of animal welfare, according to Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou, who pointed to long-term systemic problems that continue to affect both stray and owned animals....

2. The month of scandals that shook Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-month-of-scandals-that-shook-cyprus

It started with an assault allegation. It ended with resignations, suspended mayors, police probes, leaked videos, and a political system scrambling to contain the damage....

3. The President’s band-aid solutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-band-aid-solutions

The President, in the so-called State of the Union, was less pompous than in previous years and attempted to highlight the three areas society records as positives for the government and for himself. Once again, he lined up secondary measures, band-aids, to treat deep-rooted pathologies that require radical therapies....

4. Phedon Phedonos: The rise, the fall and the questions in between

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-the-rise-the-fall-and-the-questions-in-between

He is one of those political figures who simply do not fit into a neat, one-dimensional box. A strong personality open to two descriptions, as most strong personalities tend to be....

5. Testimony sparks major developments in case involving Paphos mayor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/testimony-sparks-major-developments-in-case-involving-paphos-mayor

A lengthy statement given by the woman described as the alleged victim appears to have marked a turning point in a highly serious case that has been unfolding in public view over recent days....

6. Nepotism allegations raised over public sector appointments in Polis Chrysochous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nepotism-allegations-raised-over-public-sector-appointments-in-polis-chrysochous

Serious allegations of misconduct and procedural violations have been raised concerning recent hiring decisions at the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous, following a complaint submitted by Deputy Mayor of Kritou Terra, Dervis Charalambous....

7. Businessman breaks silence on Paphos mayor's alleged abuse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessman-breaks-silence-on-paphos-mayor-s-alleged-abuse

A well-known businessman has stepped forward to give testimony in an ongoing police investigation into Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedonos, shedding new light on complaints of alleged violence and other possible criminal offenses involving the mayor....

8. Police launch second investigation into allegations against serving mayor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-launch-second-investigation-into-allegations-against-serving-mayor

Police are conducting a second investigation involving allegations of domestic violence against a serving mayor, according to a report broadcast by ANT1....

9. Mayor’s wife requests police end investigation amid allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayor-s-wife-requests-police-end-investigation-amid-allegations

The wife of Paphos Mayor Phaedon Phaedon, Louisa Andreou, has formally asked the police to terminate the ongoing investigation into her husband, officials confirmed Friday....

10. Police officer jailed for four days after allegedly handing phone to detainee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-jailed-for-four-days-after-allegedly-handing-phone-to-detainee

A Larnaca court on Friday ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of handing his personal mobile phone to a detainee, a move that has triggered a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of power and breaches of official secrecy....

11. Father in custody over infant’s serious injuries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-in-custody-over-infant-s-serious-injuries

Police in Nicosia are investigating a suspected case of infant abuse after a three-month-old baby boy was hospitalized with symptoms doctors say are consistent with shaken baby syndrome....

12. Paphos Mayor welcomes police investigation into wife abuse allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-welcomes-police-probe-into-wife-abuse-allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos on Monday said he welcomes a police investigation reportedly launched to examine allegations made against him and his wife, firmly denying the claims and describing them as part of what he called a “merciless war” aimed at politically destroying him....

13. Phedonos' wife denies assault claims as Police open investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedonos- wife-denies-assault-claims-as-police-open-investigation

The wife of the Mayor of Paphos, Louiza Andreou Phedonos, has categorically denied reports circulating in recent days regarding an alleged assault against her, describing the claims as “completely false.”...

14. Fidias under fire after referring to Paralympian category as “crazy”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fidias-under-fire-after-referring-to-paralympian-category-as-crazy

Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou has come under criticism following remarks made during a publicly available podcast discussion concerning the classification of athletes in the Paralympic Games....

15. Allegations of ‘ghost surgery’ surface in patient complaints to OSAK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-‘ghost-surgery- surface-in-patient-complaints-to-osak

From uncovered GeSY services and pharmacy data concerns to referral delays and alleged “ghost” surgeries, a wave of complaints reached the Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations in December 2025....

16. No mercy on appeal for convicted child abuser

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-mercy-on-appeal-for-convicted-child-abuser

Cyprus' Supreme Court has firmly rejected the appeal of a man convicted of multiple serious sexual offenses against a minor, sending a clear message that the prison sentences imposed were not only tough but fully deserved....

17. Supreme Court upholds extradition of Russian national to Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-extradition-of-russian-national-to-russia

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has dismissed an application filed by a detained Russian citizen seeking to block his extradition to the Russian Federation, where he is wanted to stand trial on large-scale tax evasion charges....

18. Two Chihuahuas abandoned in Nicosia park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-chihuahuas-abandoned-in-nicosia-park

Two tiny Chihuahuas were left behind like they didn’t matter....

19. Sea turtle incident triggers disciplinary probe in Chloraka

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-turtle-incident-triggers-disciplinary-probe-in-chloraka

Authorities in western Paphos have ordered a disciplinary investigation after the discovery of a dead sea turtle on a beach in Chloraka, an incident that sparked public outrage and heartbreak among residents and animal lovers....

20. Domestic violence reports rise in Cyprus as police panic button sees first emergency use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/domestic-violence-reports-rise-in-cyprus-as-police-panic-button-sees-first-emergency-use

Reports of domestic violence to police increased in 2025, continuing a trend that authorities say reflects growing public trust and greater willingness by victims to come forward....

21. Public outrage after video shows turtle slammed to the ground (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-outrage-after-video-shows-turtle-slammed-to-the-ground

A video that quickly spread online has sparked public outrage and a police investigation after a turtle was found dead in a coastal area of Paphos, with authorities probing possible violations of animal protection laws....

22. Deadly protests grip Iran as internet blackout enters fourth day (Video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-protests-grip-iran-as-internet-blackout-enters-fourth-day

Iran entered a third week of nationwide anti-government protests on Monday as a U.S.-based rights group said at least 544 people have been killed, while authorities kept the country largely cut off from the outside world with an ongoing internet blackout....

23. MP Nikos Sykas waives parliamentary immunity as investigation presses on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mp-nikos-sykas-waives-parliamentary-immunity-as-investigation-presses-on

DISY MP Nikos Sykas announced on Saturday that he is voluntarily waiving his parliamentary immunity, saying he wants the investigation into allegations of violence to move forward “freely and without delay.”...

24. Assault complaint against MP Sykas withdrawn, but legal action continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/assault-complaint-against-mp-sykas-withdrawn-but-legal-action-continues

A complaint filed against MP Nikos Sykas has been withdrawn by his partner just days after it was submitted, according to information from judicial sources. ...

25. French court convicts ten over online harassment of Brigitte Macron

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-court-convicts-ten-over-online-harassment-of-brigitte-macron

A Paris court has convicted ten people of online harassment targeting Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, after they circulated false and abusive claims about her identity and personal life....

26. DISY MP Nicos Sykas denies assault allegation, removed from candidate list

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-mp-nicos-sykas-denies-assault-allegation-removed-from-candidate-list

The political fallout continues after a woman filed a complaint accusing her partner, DISY Member of Parliament Nicos Sykas, of assault. Sykas has publicly denied the allegations and said he is ready to give a statement to authorities....

27. Woman accuses sitting Cyprus MP of beating her while abroad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-accuses-sitting-cyprus-mp-of-beating-her-while-abroad

A serious complaint has been filed against a sitting member of parliament, with a woman accusing the MP of beating her during the holiday period while the two were abroad, a case that is now triggering legal, political and institutional alarm bells. ...

28. ''You don’t get rich in the police,'' Chief says as unions revolt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/you-don-t-get-rich-in-the-police-chief-says-as-unions-revolt

In a bid to put more police officers back on the streets, Cyprus’ police chief on Tuesday unveiled a new operational framework aimed at improving frontline policing and making better use of personnel. ...

29. Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and later political firebrand, dies aged 91

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brigitte-bardot-french-screen-icon-and-later-political-firebrand-dies-aged-91

Brigitte Bardot, one of the most recognisable figures in the history of French cinema, has died at the age of 91, according to an announcement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation....

30. Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-has-a-rage-problem-and-it-s-pointed-at-the-wrong-things

Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....

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