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1. Parliamentary candidate arrested after alleged assault at football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliamentary-candidate-arrested-after-alleged-assault-at-football-match

A violent incident disrupted a local football match in Cyprus late Saturday, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old man who is reportedly a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections....

2. Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-tourism-slumps-as-british-demand-drops-and-bookings-fall-60

The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

3. Explosion at elderly couple’s home in Paphos linked to military grenade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-at-elderly-couple-s-home-in-paphos-linked-to-military-grenade

An explosion late last night struck the residence of an elderly couple in Paphos, damaging parts of the property but causing no reported injuries....

4. ECHR rules Cyprus breached property rights over unused expropriated land in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-rules-cyprus-breached-property-rights-over-unused-expropriated-land-in-limassol

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Cyprus violated the property rights of ten individuals in a case concerning land expropriated in Limassol in 1976....

5. UK raises terror threat level to severe after antisemitic attack in London

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-raises-terror-threat-level-to-severe-after-antisemitic-attack-in-london

The UK’s official terrorism threat level has been raised to severe following a violent antisemitic incident in Golders Green, alongside mounting concerns about extremist activity....

6. Four arrested in fake migrant entry permit scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-fake-migrant-entry-permit-scheme

Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged operation that provided forged entry permits to foreign nationals. ...

7. Suspected head of people smuggling ring arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-head-of-people-smuggling-ring-arrested

Police have detained a suspect believed to be leading an organized group involved in arranging unlawful entry for foreign nationals into Cyprus....

8. Cyprus preparing to make speed camera vans easier to spot

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-preparing-to-make-speed-camera-vans-easier-to-spot

Drivers in Cyprus may soon start seeing flashing beacons on mobile speed camera vans after parliament approved a controversial change aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to prevention....

9. Foot-and-mouth vaccination showing results as spread slows, Cyprus expert says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foot-and-mouth-vaccination-showing-results-as-spread-slows-cyprus-expert-says

Cyprus is seeing early signs that its vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease is working, with the spread of the virus now showing clear signs of slowing, a senior official said Thursday....

10. Anger and debate in Israel over return of Shimon Aykut after Cyprus conviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anger-and-debate-in-israel-over-return-of-shimon-aykut-after-cyprus-conviction

Reactions in Israel have been sharply critical following the return of Shimon (Simon) Aykut from Cyprus after he was convicted of unlawfully exploiting Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island....

11. Overcrowding crisis at Athalassa Hospital forces patients to sleep on the floor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overcrowding-crisis-at-athalassa-hospital-forces-patients-to-sleep-on-the-floor

Mental health patients are being forced to sleep on mattresses placed on the floor at Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, according to a serious warning issued Thursday by the mental health nursing branch of the PASYDY....

12. More than 600 minors sought asylum in Cyprus in 2025, EU data shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/more-than-600-minors-sought-asylum-in-cyprus-in-2025-eu-data-shows

More than 600 minors applied for asylum in Cyprus in 2025, according to new figures released by Eurostat, highlighting how children continue to make up a significant share of people seeking protection across Europe....

13. Long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway opens to traffic today, Thursday

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/long-awaited-astromeritis-evrychou-highway-opens-to-traffic-today-thursday

After years of construction and delays, drivers heading toward Cyprus’ mountain regions will finally get a smoother ride starting Thursday afternoon, as the long-awaited Astromeritis-Evrychou highway officially opens to traffic....

14. Workplace accidents in Cyprus drop by nearly half over a decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/workplace-accidents-in-cyprus-drop-by-nearly-half-over-a-decade

Workplace safety in Cyprus has improved considerably over the past decade, according to Labour and Social Insurance Minister Marinos Moushiouttas....

15. Cyprus weighs fate of rare livestock breeds as foot-and-mouth cases climb to 108

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-weighs-fate-of-rare-livestock-breeds-as-foot-and-mouth-cases-climb-to-108

A decision on how to handle rare livestock breeds affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Nicosia and Larnaca is expected within days, as authorities continue efforts to control the outbreak and assess its impact on the agricultural sector....

16. Police warn of new scam involving handwritten notes on cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-new-scam-involving-handwritten-notes-on-cars

Authorities are alerting the public to a recently reported scam targeting vehicle owners....

17. Cyprus Airways resumes flights between Dubai and Cyprus from 1st of May

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-airways-resumes-flights-between-dubai-and-cyprus-from-1st-of-may

Cyprus Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of its flights between Larnaca and Dubai starting 1st of May, restoring an important connection between Cyprus and one of the world’s most vibrant and popular destinations. Flights will initially operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, as part of the current summer schedule. ...

18. Authorities order recall of frozen cuttlefish over unsafe cadmium levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-order-recall-of-frozen-cuttlefish-over-unsafe-cadmium-levels

Cyprus health authorities have ordered an immediate recall of two batches of frozen cuttlefish after tests found unsafe levels of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in the product....

19. Late night shooting in occupied Famagusta leads to 14 arrests

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests

Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....

20. 89-year-old arrested after shootings at Greek social security office and Athens courthouse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse

An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....

21. FBI team arrives in Cyprus to support Sandy case investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-team-arrives-in-cyprus-to-support-sandy-case-investigation

Tomorrow, investigators and senior police officials are expected to hold their first private meeting with a special FBI team that has arrived in Cyprus to assist with the “Sandy” case....

22. Tension on Protaras beach as officials move to remove seaside businesses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-on-protaras-beach-as-officials-move-to-remove-seaside-businesses

Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....

23. Cyprus rules out fuel shortage while minister monitors potential disruptions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-rules-out-fuel-shortage-while-minister-monitors-potential-disruptions

Cyprus is not facing a fuel shortage at present, according to Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis, who said authorities are actively tracking supplies and preparing for possible disruptions....

24. Dozens of phones and drugs seized in central prisons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-phones-and-drugs-seized-in-central-prisons

Authorities say a large number of banned items have been seized from the Central Prisons over the past four months, including mobile phones and illegal drugs....

25. Farmers weigh next move after doors close on talks with President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farmers-weigh-next-move-after-doors-close-on-talks-with-president

Livestock farmers in Cyprus are set to meet in the coming days to decide their next steps after failing to secure a meeting with the president over the mass culling of animals linked to the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease response....

26. Public outrage after dogs shot in same village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-outrage-after-dogs-shot-in-same-village

Anger is growing in Cyprus after a series of disturbing incidents in which dogs were shot in the same village area, with animal welfare advocates warning that the situation is now becoming a public safety concern....

27. Cyprus government offers 72-month tax debt plan as billions in old debts loom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-government-offers-72-month-tax-debt-plan-as-billions-in-old-debts-loom

The government is rolling out a new 72-installment plan to help individuals and businesses settle long-standing debts to the tax office and social security funds, in one of its biggest debt restructuring moves in years....

28. Over 300 traffic violations recorded on the island in one night

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300-traffic-violations-recorded-on-the-island-in-one-night

More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....

29. Panic at White House dinner as armed attacker breaches security

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/panic-at-white-house-dinner-as-armed-attacker-breaches-security

A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....

30. Troodos nature trails reopen following safety upgrades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-nature-trails-reopen-following-safety-upgrades

The Department of Forests has announced the reopening of a wide network of nature study trails across the Troodos mountain region....

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