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17 July, 2025
 

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1. Two arrested in year-long investigation into stolen vehicles from Paphos home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-in-year-long-investigation-into-stolen-vehicles-from-paphos-home

Police have arrested two people in connection with separate burglary and theft cases in Paphos and Limassol, authorities said Thursday....

2. Ex-wife, four others arrested in fatal shooting of UC Berkeley professor in Athens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-wife-four-others-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-of-uc-berkeley-professor-in-athens

Greek authorities have arrested five people, including the ex-wife of UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski and her current partner, in connection with the American academic’s killing earlier this month in a quiet Athens suburb....

3. Man sentenced to six years in Paphos house arson case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-sentenced-to-six-years-in-paphos-house-arson-case

A 30-year-old man was sentenced Monday to six years in prison by the Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a family home in February, police said....

4. Cyprus report finds failures in Takata airbag recall, flags possible criminal and political liability

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-report-finds-failures-in-takata-airbag-recall-flags-possible-criminal-and-political-liability

The Attorney General of Cyprus, George Savvides, has released a report from a Three-Member Investigative Committee examining the distribution and recall of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags in Cyprus....

5. Hot enough to hose yourself, but will it land you in jail?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-enough-to-hose-yourself-but-will-it-land-you-in-jail

Seasonal low pressure is in town, though, frankly, it’s not doing much to cool things down. The skies will be mainly clear, which is great news for solar panel enthusiasts and terrible news for your air conditioner. ...

6. Movement of Cypriots for Peace and Solidarity Meets with President ahead of conference in New York

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/movement-of-cypriots-for-peace-and-solidarity-meets-with-president-ahead-of-conference-in-new-york

A group of Turkish Cypriots has formally accused Turkey of carrying out a systematic population transfer in the northern, Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus, actions they say amount to ethnic cleansing, and is calling on the Republic of Cyprus to take legal action at the International Criminal Court (ICC)....

7. Increased police patrols across Cyprus lead to arrests and citations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/increased-police-patrols-across-cyprus-lead-to-arrests-and-citations

Police ramped up patrols across Cyprus overnight, with coordinated operations reported in all districts, authorities said Saturday....

8. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-anti-trafficking-operation-identifies-1-194-victims-arrests-158-suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

9. Using hose for cleaning now a criminal offense under new water-saving law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/using-hose-for-cleaning-now-a-criminal-offense-under-new-water-saving-law

Washing walls, windows or private boats with a hose is now a criminal offense under an amended water-saving law passed by Parliament on July 10....

10. Six freed on bail, one remains jailed in convicted felon-socialite case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-freed-on-bail-one-remains-jailed-in-convicted-felon-socialite-case

The curtain is lifting on what prosecutors allege is a carefully orchestrated criminal ring, with trial proceedings for seven accused individuals set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2025....

11. Court acquits two in 2024 murder of Dimitris Andronikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-acquits-two-in-2024-murder-of-dimitris-andronikos

Two men accused in connection with the murder of Dimitris Andronikos, also known as "Dimitroui," were acquitted after the Nicosia Criminal Court ruled there was insufficient evidence to support the charges....

12. Greece blocks U.S. extradition of American accused in child abuse network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-blocks-u-s-extradition-of-american-accused-in-child-abuse-network

A Greek court has turned down a U.S. request to extradite a 21-year-old American man accused of being part of a disturbing online group that allegedly targeted children for abuse and violent acts....

13. Former director of Pattihio Theatre sentenced to 5.5 years for misappropriating €234,550

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-director-of-pattihio-theatre-sentenced-to-5-5-years-for-misappropriating-€234-550

The Limassol Criminal Court has sentenced the former director of the Pattihio Municipal Theatre to 5.5 years in prison for theft by an employee and money laundering....

14. EU gives Cyprus a nod on fighting corruption, but says it's not enough

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-gives-cyprus-a-nod-on-fighting-corruption-but-says-it-s-not-enough

Cyprus is making headway in the fight against corruption, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report released Monday, but Brussels says more work is needed to strengthen accountability and speed up key reforms....

15. ‘Hairdresser’ gets maximum sentence for prison escape in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘hairdresser-gets-maximum-sentence-for-prison-escape-in-paphos

A Paphos criminal court on Tuesday sentenced 43-year-old convict Doros Theofanous, nicknamed “the Hairdresser”, to three years in prison for escaping lawful custody in what the court described as a "well-planned" act....

16. Man shot in Paphos with hunting rifle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-shot-in-paphos-with-hunting-rifle

Authorities are investigating an attempted murder after a 41-year-old man was found shot in the Paphos district late Saturday night....

17. Health Ministry cracks down on illegal botox, dysport found in clinics and salons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/health-ministry-cracks-down-on-illegal-botox-dysport-found-in-clinics-and-salons

The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....

18. Ex-speaker says President OK’d his role in golden passport scheme

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ex-speaker-says-president-ok-d-his-role-in-golden-passport-scheme

In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....

19. High-society scandal deepens with 63 more in the frame

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-society-scandal-deepens-with-63-more-in-the-frame

What started as a story of a glamorous socialite entangled with a well-known convict has now snowballed into one of the country’s most talked-about crime sagas, with another 63 people now on the police radar, bringing the total number of individuals linked to the case to over 100....

20. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-deepens-in-socialite-crime-ring-case-as-family-returns-to-court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

21. Child in Limassol found with burns, head injuries; parents arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/child-in-limassol-found-with-burns-head-injuries-parents-arrested

A 22-month-old child was hospitalized with second-degree burns, head injuries, and signs of neglect, authorities said Tuesday....

22. Thieves steal €10,000 in chains from Larnaca jewelry store

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thieves-steal-€10-000-in-chains-from-larnaca-jewelry-store

Police are investigating the theft of several gold chains from a jewelry store in Larnaca after the owner reported being deceived by two individuals....

23. Man sentenced to eight years for child sexual abuse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-sentenced-to-eight-years-for-child-sexual-abuse

The Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court on Monday sentenced a 46-year-old man to eight years in prison after finding him guilty on six counts of child sexual abuse....

24. Judge who called Nikolaou’s death a crime is dismissed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-who-called-nikolaou-s-death-a-crime-is-dismissed

The judge who shocked the country by ruling that the death of 26-year-old National Guard soldier Thanasis Nikolaou was not a suicide but the result of a criminal act has now been dismissed from the bench....

25. Ireland first to ban goods from Israeli settlements

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ireland-first-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-settlements

Ireland is making history as the first European country to introduce a law banning the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move that could send ripples across the EU and beyond....

26. ''Israel tolerates no criticism and wants to control everything,'' AKEL leader says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-tolerates-no-criticism-and-wants-to-control-everything-akel-leader-says

AKEL Secretary-General Stefanos Stefanou rejected accusations of antisemitism following criticism from Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik, stating the party opposes all forms of hatred and misanthropy....

27. Watches, engagement ring stolen from Ayia Napa beach

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watches-engagement-ring-stolen-from-ayia-napa-beach

Police are urging beachgoers to take precautions against theft as visitor numbers increase at coastal areas during the summer season....

28. Tourists attacked and robbed in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tourists-attacked-and-robbed-in-paphos

A tourist couple was attacked and robbed early Sunday in the coastal city of Paphos, sending both to the hospital with minor injuries, police said....

29. Cyprus influencer and family arrested in €1 million crime ring linked to convicted felon

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-influencer-and-family-arrested-in-€1-million-crime-ring-linked-to-convicted-felon

A 37-year-old Nicosia socialite, businesswoman, and influencer was arrested Friday in connection with a sprawling criminal operation involving drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and money laundering that reportedly generated €1 million in recent months, police said....

30. High-profile arrests in major money laundering case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-profile-arrests-in-major-money-laundering-case

A well-known Nicosia businesswoman, members of her family, and a convicted inmate are among five people now facing serious criminal charges in a widening money laundering investigation that has rocked the local community....

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