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1. 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....

2. 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. ...

3. 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....

4. Greek Cypriot couple released after five months of illegal detention

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-couple-released-after-five-months-of-illegal-detention

The Greek Cypriot couple who had been unlawfully held in the occupied areas of Cyprus for five months returned to the free areas late on Monday night, bringing an end to a case that had caused widespread concern....

5. Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

6. Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-legend-rob-reiner-and-wife-found-dead-in-los-angeles

Rob Reiner, the iconic American director and actor whose career gave the world classics like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday in what police are calling an apparent homicide, authorities said....

7. December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-13-night-of-chaos-fires-and-attacks-on-police-across-three-districts-videos

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

8. EU rocked by corruption scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-rocked-by-corruption-scandal

The arrests of former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and veteran EU technocrat Stefano Sannino on charges of public procurement fraud and corruption have sent shockwaves through European institutions,...

9. Cyprus moves ahead with ‘Cypriot FBI’ to tackle organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-ahead-with-‘cypriot-fbi-to-tackle-organized-crime

The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...

10. Top EU figures released after arrests in corruption probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-eu-figures-released-after-arrests-in-corruption-probe

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....

11. Cyprus calls in Greek ''FBI'' to fight organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-calls-in-greek-fbi-to-fight-organized-crime

Cyprus is turning to its neighbor for help in the fight against organized crime. This week, top Greek law enforcement officials are heading to the island to assist in setting up a new central agency aimed at cracking down on criminal networks....

12. Greek farmers block highways over delayed subsidies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-farmers-block-highways-over-delayed-subsidies

Greek farmers have deployed more than 2,500 tractors to major highways, shutting key routes in the biggest agricultural protest in over a decade. What began as frustration over delayed EU subsidy payments has escalated into a standoff that could stretch into January....

13. Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flares-firecrackers-and-four-arrested-at-limassol-football-match

Police intervened yesterday during disturbances surrounding the football match between AEL and Apollon, resulting in the arrest of four individuals....

14. ‘We have the gunman’: Investigators close in on Demosthenous hit team

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘we-have-the-gunman-investigators-close-in-on-demosthenous-hit-team

The case of the mafia-style execution of Stavros Demosthenous on October 17 is finally coming into focus for Limassol CID investigators, who say they now have a complete picture of the men behind the killing....

15. Erhurman lays out 10-point plan to build trust ahead of Cyprus talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erhurman-lays-out-10-point-plan-to-build-trust-ahead-of-cyprus-talks

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman outlined a detailed 10-point package on Thursday aimed at creating a more constructive atmosphere for the Cyprus peace process, following his first formal meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides....

16. EU tells Turkey: Respect Cyprus or forget progress

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tells-turkey-respect-cyprus-or-forget-progress

The European Commission has again urged Turkey to meet its long-ignored obligations toward Cyprus, warning that Ankara’s push for a “two-state solution” only undermines UN efforts for reunification....

17. New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-arrests-and-court-developments-in-the-demosthenous-murder-case

During a discussion of the Justice Ministry’s budget before the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced that eight arrests have already been made in connection with the Demosthenous case and that more are expected....

18. Cyprus at the center of international cryptocurrency fraud bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-center-of-international-cryptocurrency-fraud-bust

An extensive international investigation has uncovered a large-scale criminal network involved in cryptocurrency and online gambling scams, with Cyprus playing a significant role in the operation. ...

19. 31-year-old arrested in connection with Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-arrested-in-connection-with-demosthenous-murder

Authorities have taken a 31-year-old suspect into custody in relation to the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, who was killed on 17 October 2025 in Limassol....

20. Two Greek arrests linked to Limassol mafia murder to be extradited to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-greek-arrests-linked-to-limassol-mafia-murder-to-be-extradited-to-cyprus

Two 28-year-old cousins arrested in Thessaloniki have agreed to be extradited to Cyprus, where they are facing prosecution over the October 17 killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol. Both men, expatriates from Georgia, had been living in Cyprus and fled to Greece shortly after the murder....

21. Two arrested in Greece over Limassol mafia-style murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-greece-over-limassol-mafia-style-murder

Two Greek men have been arrested in Thessaloniki in connection with the mafia-style murder of Limassol businessman Stavros Demosthenous on October 17. The men, 27-year-old second cousins originally from Georgia, were picked up by Greek police under European arrest warrants....

22. Two arrested in €88M Louvre jewel heist; Security failures under scrutiny

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-€88m-louvre-jewel-heist-security-failures-under-scrutiny

French police have arrested two suspects in connection with the daylight theft of crown jewels worth €88 million ($102 million) from the Louvre museum, officials said....

23. Crystal meth and cannabis busts net five arrests in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crystal-meth-and-cannabis-busts-net-five-arrests-in-cyprus

Cyprus police have dealt a double blow to drug trafficking this week, arresting five suspects in Larnaca and Limassol and seizing significant quantities of crystal meth and cannabis in two coordinated operations....

24. 11 arrested in Larnaca construction raid over undeclared work

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-arrested-in-larnaca-construction-raid-over-undeclared-work

Authorities detained 11 people on Wednesday after they were discovered working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca District. ...

25. 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....

26. 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....

27. Limassol sweep: 30 people caught working illegally, manager charged

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-sweep-30-people-caught-working-illegally-manager-charged

A coordinated police operation in Limassol uncovered 30 people working illegally at a local business, highlighting ongoing concerns over unregistered labor and worker exploitation in Cyprus....

28. 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....

29. Authorities crack down on illegal bird trapping in Famagusta district

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-crack-down-on-illegal-bird-trapping-in-famagusta-district

Police and environmental organizations teamed up last week to shut down an illegal bird-trapping site in Famagusta, arresting a suspect and seizing four nets and two devices that mimic bird calls....

30. 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....

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