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1. Sabotage or inside job? Hunters’ union alleges corruption after arson attacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sabotage-or-inside-job-hunters-union-alleges-corruption-after-arson-attacks

A fiery series of attacks on official vehicles has sparked explosive claims of corruption inside Cyprus’ wildlife enforcement system, and the accusations are coming from the very people tasked with protecting it....

2. 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....

3. Deadly Trikala factory explosion traced to long-term propane leak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-trikala-factory-explosion-traced-to-long-term-propane-leak

Greek fire authorities have concluded that a prolonged propane gas leak was the primary cause of the fatal explosion at the “Violanta” food production facility in the Trikala regional unit, an incident that claimed the lives of five female workers....

4. 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). ...

5. Deadly explosion and fire at biscuit factory in Greece; Three dead, two still missing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-explosion-and-fire-at-biscuit-factory-in-greece-three-dead-two-still-missing

A devastating explosion followed by a major fire tore through a food-processing factory in Trikala in the early hours of Monday, leaving three female employees dead, two still missing, and eight others hospitalized....

6. Paphos mayor links suspected arson at vehicle yard to organized crime (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-links-suspected-arson-at-vehicle-yard-to-organized-crime-video

Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....

7. Series of fires reported in three districts across Cyprus over last two days

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/series-of-fires-reported-in-three-districts-across-cyprus-over-last-two-days

A series of unrelated fire incidents were reported over the past two days in three different districts of Cyprus (Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca), prompting the mobilization of the Police and Fire Service authorities....

8. Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hit-by-separate-arson-incidents-during-christmas-period-video

Authorities in Limassol are investigating two separate arson incidents reported within hours of each other during the Christmas period, raising concerns about fire-related vandalism in the coastal city....

9. Bus stop set ablaze, festive decorations reduced to ashes in Aradippou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-stop-set-ablaze-festive-decorations-reduced-to-ashes-in-aradippou

Aradippou has been left shaken by acts of vandalism that occurred on Sunday night behind the A’ Primary School, an area long regarded as a gathering point for children, families, and local residents....

10. €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....

11. 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....

12. 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....

13. When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-prison-becomes-the-crime-headquarters

Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....

14. Man arrested after suspected arson leaves young victim hospitalized

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-suspected-arson-leaves-young-victim-hospitalized

Police in Nicosia have taken a 50-year-old man into custody in connection with a suspected arson attack that occurred before dawn on November 25, 2025. ...

15. Luxury cars torched, possible ties to Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-cars-torched-possible-ties-to-demosthenous-murder

Firefighters scrambled late Thursday night after a blaze broke out in a private open-air parking lot in Mouttagiaka, destroying four luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz G63, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Revuelto, and Tesla Model X....

16. ‘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....

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. Double-cab driver cleared after arrest in assassination plot inquiry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/double-cab-driver-cleared-after-arrest-in-assassination-plot-inquiry

A 39-year-old driver who had been detained in connection with an assassination plot against Stavros Demosthenous was released after authorities verified his account of the events....

19. Two more suspects hunted in Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-more-suspects-hunted-in-demosthenous-murder

Police are searching for two additional suspects in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, following rapid developments revealed Monday in court....

20. Cyprus' underworld no longer plays by the rules

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-underworld-no-longer-plays-by-the-rules

Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....

21. Cyprus Forestry College reopens with first class in nearly a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-forestry-college-reopens-with-first-class-in-nearly-a-decade

The Cyprus Forestry College welcomed 20 students Monday as it reopened for the first time in almost 10 years, marking what officials called a milestone for forestry education on the island....

22. Man arrested in connection with Platres-Troodos forest fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-platres-troodos-forest-fire

Authorities have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a forest fire in the Platres-Troodos area, officials said....

23. Foreign nationals among those arrested in Pyla attempted murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-nationals-among-those-arrested-in-pyla-attempted-murder

A dramatic police operation at dawn Tuesday led to the arrest of a 23-year-old foreign national in connection with an attempted murder and arson attack in Pyla earlier this month....

24. Don’t get me wrong…but…

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/don-t-get-me-wrong…but…

Now don’t get me wrong. I think it’s great that Cyprus is tightening ties with the United States. About time, really. From the shiny new CYCLOPS training center in Larnaca, to the Americans flying in investigators for the Limassol wildfires,...

25. Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-wildfire-solved-two-cigarette-butts-take-the-blame

I read a headline claiming the Limassol wildfire saga is officially closed. The culprits? Two pristine cigarette butts, not even a scorch mark on them, are now expected to take full responsibility and apologize....

26. Police to test cigarette butts in probe of deadly Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-to-test-cigarette-butts-in-probe-of-deadly-limassol-wildfire

Cigarette butts found at the scene of the Limassol mountain blaze that killed two people will undergo forensic testing, Cyprus’ police chief told lawmakers Friday, as officials clashed over whether the fire should be treated as arson....

27. Ypsonas fire suspect allegedly threatened owner: “I’ll burn you alive”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ypsonas-fire-suspect-allegedly-threatened-owner-i-ll-burn-you-alive

A 43-year-old man has been ordered held for seven days in connection with a fire that destroyed a paper workshop in Ypsonas early Wednesday morning. He is under investigation for arson and malicious damage....

28. Spain faces worst wildfires in 45 years, thousands evacuated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-faces-worst-wildfires-in-45-years-thousands-evacuated

Spain is battling its most destructive wildfires in 45 years after more than 120,000 hectares burned across the north and west in a single day, officials said....

29. President meets U.S. experts on deadly Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-meets-u-s-experts-on-deadly-limassol-wildfire

President Nikos Christodoulides met Monday with a team of U.S. investigators assisting in the probe of the deadly Limassol wildfire that killed two people and destroyed vast forest areas....

30. U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-deadly-limassol-wildfires

Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....

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