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1. 350-400 new colorectal cancer cases reported annually in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/350-400-new-colorectal-cancer-cases-reported-annually-in-cyprus

Around 350–400 people in Cyprus are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, making it one of the most common cancers on the island. Health specialists warn that, despite these figures, the disease is largely preventable and highly treatable when identified early....

2. Driver plows into parked cars during late-night Limassol crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/driver-plows-into-parked-cars-during-late-night-limassol-crash

A 56-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night in Limassol after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a series of parked vehicles, in an incident police say could easily have ended far worse....

3. Court of Appeal rules 9-year sentence for rape is not excessive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-of-appeal-rules-9-year-sentence-for-rape-is-not-excessive

A nine-year prison sentence imposed on a man convicted of raping a woman in Limassol has been upheld by the Cyprus Court of Appeal, which rejected his claim that the punishment was excessive....

4. Seven arrested in overnight police sweep across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-in-overnight-police-sweep-across-cyprus

A large-scale police operation carried out across Cyprus overnight led to seven arrests, dozens of traffic fines, and hundreds of spot checks as authorities stepped up efforts to curb crime and reassure the public....

5. Cyprus inflation drops by more than half to 1.2% in January

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-inflation-drops-by-more-than-half-to-1-2-in-january

Cyprus recorded a notable easing of inflation at the start of 2026, placing it among the European Union’s lowest-inflation economies, according to newly released figures from Eurostat....

6. Cyprus nears EU average in road safety as fatalities continue to decline

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-nears-eu-average-in-road-safety-as-fatalities-continue-to-decline

Cyprus performed close to the European Union average in road safety last year, according to the latest findings from the European Commission....

7. Cancer is second overall cause of death in Cyprus and first among men in 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-is-second-overall-cause-of-death-in-cyprus-and-first-among-men-in-2023

Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....

8. Wizz Air extends Wizz class across its network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-extends-wizz-class-across-its-network

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, is expanding WIZZ Class across its entire network following a successful trial period at six bases and strong demand from passengers seeking additional comfort without premium fares. ...

9. Truck hits parked Police patrol car near GSP, three taken to hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/truck-hits-parked-police-patrol-car-near-gsp-three-taken-to-hospital

A truck collided with a parked police patrol vehicle early Sunday morning on a motorway near the GSP stadium, sending three people to hospital....

10. Nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations recorded during overnight Police operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-arrests-and-hundreds-of-traffic-violations-recorded-during-overnight-police-operations

Police carried out another night of intensified preventive operations across urban areas, resulting in nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations, as part of an ongoing effort to curb crime and improve public safety....

11. Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation

Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...

12. Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-800-checks-in-one-night-as-dozens-caught-drinking-and-driving

Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....

13. Man arrested after woman killed on Nicosia–Limassol highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-woman-killed-on-nicosia–limassol-highway

The man who struck and killed a woman on the Nicosia–Limassol highway has been arrested, police said on Monday, as investigators work to piece together how the deadly crash unfolded....

14. Police launch nationwide traffic crackdown for Christmas and New Year holidays

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-launch-nationwide-traffic-crackdown-ahead-of-christmas-and-new-year

The Cyprus Police are significantly intensifying road safety and law enforcement operations throughout the holiday period, placing priority on the protection of citizens and the prevention of serious road collisions....

15. €75,000-a-bottle wines go up in flames in Limassol arson attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€75-000-a-bottle-wines-go-up-in-flames-in-limassol-arson-attack

An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....

16. Luxury wine cellar in Limassol ravaged by arson

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-wine-cellar-in-limassol-ravaged-by-arson

A luxury wine cellar in Limassol was severely damaged in an arson attack, resulting in the loss of some of the world’s most expensive wines, including Château Petrus and Château Margaux....

17. From ''no alcohol'' to ''VIP only'': Saudi loosens rules for wealthy expats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-no-alcohol-to-vip-only-saudi-loosens-rules-for-wealthy-expats

Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...

18. Cyprus MP's consider zero-alcohol rule for new drivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-consider-zero-alcohol-rule-for-new-drivers

MPs are once again taking aim at drunk driving, this time with a proposal that would ban any amount of alcohol for new drivers, a move supporters say is urgently needed after a string of deadly crashes on Cyprus’ roads....

19. Cyprus cracks down on drunk and drug driving as four dead in a week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-drunk-and-drug-driving-as-four-dead-in-a-week

The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...

20. Drunk, high, and speeding: 26-year-old kills cyclist in Limassol crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drunk-high-and-speeding-26-year-old-kills-cyclist-in-limassol-crash

A 26-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after a fatal collision in Limassol early Sunday morning, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old cyclist of Syrian descent. ...

21. Motorcyclist killed in apparent drunk driving accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorcyclist-killed-in-apparent-drunk-driving-accident

A fatal traffic accident in Limassol on Thursday night claimed the life of 51-year-old Giorgos Georgiou. The crash occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on the old Limassol-Nicosia road, near the Moni overpass....

22. Cyprus hunting season kicks off November 2

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hunting-season-kicks-off-november-2

Cyprus’s new hunting season officially opens Sunday, Nov. 2, and the Game and Fauna Service is urging hunters to stay safe, follow the rules, and respect the wildlife and their fellow hunters....

23. Vaping reaches alarming levels among Cyprus teens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vaping-reaches-alarming-levels-among-cyprus-teens

Cyprus teens are vaping like never before. The latest ESPAD 2024 survey reveals that one in ten 16-year-old students use e-cigarettes daily, placing the island among Europe’s highest for teen vaping. ...

24. Over 3,000 traffic violations reported in a week as two die in Nicosia accidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-3-000-traffic-violations-reported-in-a-week-as-two-die-in-nicosia-accidents

Cyprus police recorded more than 3,000 traffic violations across the island over the past week, according to official figures released Monday, a troubling statistic that underscores the country’s continuing struggle with road safety....

25. Within ninety minutes, two deadly crashes claim elderly lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/within-ninety-minutes-two-deadly-crashes-claim-elderly-lives

Two separate traffic collisions in the Nicosia district on Saturday left two elderly people dead, in what police described as a troubling day on the island’s roads....

26. Cyprus records zero inflation as Eurozone prices continue rising

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-records-zero-inflation-as-eurozone-prices-continue-rising

Cyprus recorded no inflation in September, standing out from the rest of the eurozone where consumer prices continued to rise, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the European Union’s statistics agency....

27. Unfastened helmet suspected in man's fatal head trauma during motorcycle accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unfastened-helmet-suspected-in-man-s-fatal-head-trauma-during-motorcycle-accident

A 34-year-old Syrian man died Sunday following a motorcycle collision in Limassol, with an autopsy revealing severe head trauma that police suspect may be linked to an improperly secured helmet....

28. Fresh vegetable prices surge in August while seafood prices fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fresh-vegetable-prices-surge-in-august-while-seafood-prices-fall

Prices for fresh vegetables and greens skyrocketed in August, rising nearly 50% from the previous month, according to the Consumer Goods Price Observatory....

29. Bus driver arrested in Larnaca for drunk driving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-arrested-in-larnaca-for-drunk-driving

Police arrested a 58-year-old bus driver Tuesday morning after stopping his public transport vehicle on the Avdellero–Athienou road for a routine check....

30. Is India a 'tariff king'? Not really

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/is-india-a-tariff-king-not-really

There is a widespread but fallacious perception that India's tariffs are inordinately high. There are subjective factors when it comes to a country like livability, public courtesy, or even how foreigners are welcomed....

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