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1. Probe launched after firecrackers thrown across Nicosia line

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/probe-launched-after-objects-thrown-across-nicosia-line

Authorities are investigating reports that stones and firecrackers were thrown from the government-controlled side of Nicosia toward the occupied areas during April 1 commemorations, an incident officials warn could risk raising tensions along the island’s sensitive divide....

2. Four arrested in Nicosia in string of construction site burglaries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-nicosia-in-string-of-construction-site-burglaries

Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....

3. 4 attacks in 5 months: Limassol businessman targeted again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/4-attacks-in-5-months-limassol-businessman-targeted-again

For the fourth time in roughly five months, a well-known 40-year-old businessman from Limassol has found himself in the crosshairs of crime....

4. Outrage after cat shot, activists say violence against animals is escalating

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-after-cat-shot-activists-say-violence-against-animals-is-escalating

Outrage is growing in Paphos after a cat was found severely injured by a gunshot, a case animal welfare advocates say is yet another sign that cruelty toward animals on the island is no longer rare, but recurring....

5. Two arrested after bomb blast targets Limassol restaurant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-after-bomb-blast-targets-limassol-restaurant

Police have arrested two young men in connection with an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device outside a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in Limassol, authorities said Thursday....

6. Bomb attack targets Limassol restaurant for third time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-attack-targets-limassol-restaurant-for-third-time

Limassol CID officers are continuing investigations following a bomb explosion early Tuesday morning at a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in the Limassol Castle and Old Port area, marking the third time his property has been targeted by criminal elements....

7. Speed camera worker sprayed in face, van damaged on Paphos-Limassol Highway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/speed-camera-worker-sprayed-in-face-van-damaged-on-paphos-limassol-highway

A 36-year-old employee operating a mobile speed camera van was reportedly sprayed in the face and had his vehicle damaged during a late-night incident on the Paphos-Limassol highway, police said....

8. Police issue 121 traffic citations in overnight nationwide enforcement operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-issue-121-traffic-citations-in-overnight-nationwide-enforcement-operation

Police across Cyprus carried out a large coordinated enforcement operation overnight, resulting in 121 traffic violation reports as authorities intensified efforts to maintain public order and prevent serious criminal activity....

9. 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....

10. Former Norwegian PM Jagland hospitalized after reported suicide attempt

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/former-norwegian-pm-jagland-hospitalized-after-reported-suicide-attempt

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has reportedly been hospitalized following what local reports describe as a suicide attempt, as Norwegian authorities continue investigating his alleged links to the so-called Epstein files....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. Limassol cracks down on foreign-run shops

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-cracks-down-on-foreign-run-shops

Authorities in Limassol are stepping up inspections of barbershops and small businesses run by foreigners, following a wave of complaints and arrests, officials said Tuesday....

17. Why Greek and Cypriot police are coordinating more closely

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-greek-and-cypriot-police-are-coordinating-more-closely

In early December, Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus, accompanied by senior officers from Greece’s Organized Crime Division (DAOE). ...

18. Cricket bats, bloodstains and 12 arrests mark violent night in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cricket-bats-bloodstains-and-12-arrests-mark-violent-night-in-limassol

A late-night clash in Limassol’s Agia Zoni neighborhood left three people injured and sent police racing to an apartment where a dozen individuals were arrested, as authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a violent and organized incident....

19. Over 570 vehicles stopped and more than 500 breathalyzer tests conducted nationwide overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-570-vehicles-stopped-and-more-than-500-breathalyzer-tests-conducted-nationwide-overnight

Police continued their ongoing targeted preventive operations across all districts overnight, recording two arrests and 136 traffic citations in the most recent round of checks, as part of an intensified effort to curb crime and improve road safety....

20. Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

21. Barbershop crackdown uncovers immigration and labor violations with fines totaling €26,800

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/barbershop-crackdown-uncovers-immigration-and-labor-violations-with-fines-totaling-€26-800

A coordinated police and inspection operation in Limassol on Thursday targeted barbershops and other businesses linked to foreign management, uncovering a series of immigration, labor, and licensing violations....

22. Large-scale Police operation underway in Larnaca, 10 arrests so far

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/large-scale-police-operation-underway-in-larnaca-10-arrests-so-far

Police have launched a wide-ranging operation across Larnaca, resulting in 10 arrests so far, in the wake of last weekend’s violent incident near police headquarters....

23. Axes and gunshots in broad daylight next to Police HQ?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/axes-and-gunshots-in-broad-daylight-next-to-police-hq

A violent clash just 100 meters from Larnaca Police Headquarters has rattled the city and reignited a long-simmering question many Cypriots are now asking out loud: If this can happen there, what does that say about organized crime and the state’s ability to stop it?...

24. More arrests after deadly family dispute in Pegia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-arrests-after-deadly-family-dispute-in-pegia

What started as a family disagreement in Pegia has now escalated into a widening murder investigation, with police making three additional arrests in the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man....

25. Gunshots and axes in broad daylight brawl near Larnaca Police HQ (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunshots-and-axes-in-broad-daylight-brawl-near-larnaca-police-hq-video

Police authorities are carrying out an extensive investigation following a serious violent incident that erupted in central Larnaca, just a short distance from the city’s Police Headquarters....

26. Cyprus urges citizens in Iran to get out as tensions soar

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-urges-citizens-in-iran-to-get-out-as-tensions-soar

Cyprus has issued a stark travel warning for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country immediately amid rising unrest and the risk of regional escalation, a move highlighting how the crisis in Tehran is spilling over beyond its borders....

27. 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....

28. 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. ...

29. 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....

30. 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....

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