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1. One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-of-largest-drug-seizures-in-years-with-190kg-confiscated

Cyprus authorities have uncovered one of the largest drug consignments seen in recent years, seizing more than 190 kilograms of narcotics during a coordinated operation in Nicosia....

2. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in dramatic Sandringham raid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-in-dramatic-sandringham-raid

In a dramatic turn, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday at his Sandringham estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office, just hours after turning 66....

3. Police sweep in Paphos leads to arrests of 19 illegal residents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-sweep-in-paphos-leads-to-arrests-of-19-illegal-residents

A police operation carried out earlier today in the Paphos district led to the arrest of 19 individuals who were staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus, authorities said....

4. Suspected scammer arrested after luxury hotel stays charged at one cent

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-scammer-arrested-after-luxury-hotel-stays-charged-at-one-cent

Spanish authorities have detained a 20-year-old man accused of exploiting a weakness in an online hotel booking system to secure high-end accommodation for almost nothing....

5. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, dies at 84

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-leader-and-two-time-u-s-presidential-candidate-dies-at-84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a major figure in the US civil rights movement and a longtime force in Democratic politics, has died at the age of 84....

6. Robber jailed for six days after kiosk hold-up for just €20

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/robber-jailed-for-six-days-after-kiosk-hold-up-for-just-€20

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in Livadia, following a court order issued by the Larnaca District Court....

7. Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kenan-ayaz-released-early-from-central-prisons-as-case-heads-to-european-court

Kenan Ayaz has been released from Cyprus’s Central Prisons nearly three years after his detention, following a decision allowing his release after completing two-thirds of his sentence....

8. Justice minister vows crackdown on crime bosses, says Cyprus ‘following the money’

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-vows-crackdown-on-crime-bosses-says-cyprus-‘following-the-money

In a wide-ranging interview that read at times like a warning shot to the underworld, Cyprus’ justice minister says authorities know exactly who the country’s crime bosses are, and they’re closing in....

9. Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos claims ''organised political extermination'' as he denies allegations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-phedon-phedonos-claims-organised-political-extermination-as-he-denies-allegations

Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos has publicly denied wrongdoing following a wave of allegations and intense public discussion, describing the situation as a coordinated attempt to damage him politically and personally....

10. Man killed on motorway while changing tire; Driver arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-killed-on-motorway-while-changing-tire-driver-arrested

A deadly traffic collision took place late Friday night when a man was fatally hit by a vehicle as he attempted to replace a tire on his car....

11. Paraskevidekatriaphobia: Why Friday the 13th is nothing to worry about (probably)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paraskevidekatriaphobia-why-friday-the-13th-is-nothing-to-worry-about-probably

If your coffee spilled, your Wi-Fi lagged, or your boss scheduled a ''quick call'' at 4:59 p.m., don’t panic. It’s not fate. It’s just Friday the 13th, the only date on the calendar with its own built-in PR problem and a tongue-twisting fear name: paraskevidekatriaphobia....

12. Family demands answers after 72 year old dies in hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-demands-answers-after-72-year-old-dies-in-hospital

A grieving family is accusing Larnaca General Hospital of negligence after a 72-year-old woman died there last month, saying what they saw and were told simply doesn't add up....

13. Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-allegedly-made-€32-000-selling-agricultural-land-that-wasn-t-his

A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....

14. New twist in Greek espionage case as ‘Shadow figure’ believed to be a woman

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-twist-in-greek-espionage-case-as-‘shadow-figure-believed-to-be-a-woman

A new and unexpected twist has emerged in the espionage case that has shaken Greece’s armed forces, following the arrest of a top-ranking Air Force officer accused of selling state secrets....

15. Two Police officers injured in crash after chase linked to drug case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-police-officers-injured-in-crash-after-chase-linked-to-drug-case

Police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a drug possession case after a search of his home uncovered a small amount of cannabis, authorities said on Saturday....

16. Masked mob attack in Limassol leaves tenant fighting for his life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/masked-mob-attack-in-limassol-leaves-tenant-fighting-for-his-life

A violent incident in Limassol has left a 39-year-old man seriously injured, while police have arrested a 29-year-old suspect in connection with the case....

17. Senior Greek Air Force officer accused of spying for China

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senior-greek-air-force-officer-accused-of-spying-for-china

A senior Greek Air Force officer with access to NATO intelligence has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in what officials describe as one of the most serious security breaches uncovered in recent years....

18. Instant license suspensions and new camera review as Cyprus tightens road safety rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/instant-license-suspensions-and-new-camera-review-as-cyprus-tightens-road-safety-rules

Cyprus is moving ahead with a series of new road safety initiatives, including the creation of a committee to review the country’s photo-enforcement system and faster procedures for suspending the licenses of drivers caught driving under the influence of drugs....

19. 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....

20. Mayors of Paphos and Lefkoniko placed on suspension

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mayors-of-paphos-and-lefkoniko-placed-on-suspension

The Mayor of Paphos has been placed on suspension following official notification from the Ministry of Interior, while the same measure also applies to the Mayor of Lefkoniko, in relation to separate complaints that are under criminal investigation....

21. Three arrested in Nicosia after Police discover weapons, drugs and cash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-nicosia-after-police-discover-weapons-drugs-and-cash

Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....

22. Coincidence? I think not!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/coincidence-i-think-not

The recent leak of a maliciously edited video featuring one of former President Nikos Anastasiadis’s most successful ministers, Giorgos Lakkotrypis, has left Cyprus buzzing, and not for the usual reasons. ...

23. Tragic workplace accident claims life of 55-year-old worker in Kofinou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-workplace-accident-claims-life-of-55-year-old-worker-in-kofinou

A 55-year-old Romanian worker was killed Friday afternoon in a workplace accident in a rural area of Kofinou while unloading heavy concrete counterweights from a truck, authorities said...

24. 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....

25. Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-turkey-and-the-mind-of-donald-trump

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...

26. Smuggled tobacco from occupied north seized on Limassol–Larnaca highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smuggled-tobacco-from-occupied-north-seized-on-limassol–larnaca-highway

What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....

27. €58,400 for a home that wasn’t for sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€58-400-for-a-home-that-wasn-t-for-sale

Limassol police are investigating a serious fraud case after a 70-year-old man reported that he was tricked into handing over €58,400 for the supposed purchase of a home in the Limassol district, a property that, as it turns out, belongs to someone else entirely....

28. Turkey says it broke up Iran-linked spy ring with alleged Cyprus drone plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-it-broke-up-iran-linked-spy-ring-with-alleged-cyprus-drone-plans

Turkish authorities say they have dismantled an espionage network linked to Iran, arresting six people accused of gathering sensitive military information, with Cyprus emerging as part of the alleged operational planning....

29. Six accused in Demosthenous murder appear in Limassol court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-accused-in-demosthenous-murder-appear-in-limassol-court

Six men accused in the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous are appearing before the Limassol Criminal Court on Thursday, as authorities push forward with one of the most complex murder cases Cyprus has seen in recent years....

30. Man arrested after series of thefts, including charity donation box

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-series-of-thefts-including-charity-donation-box

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts carried out in Larnaca earlier this month, police said on Wednesday....

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