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1. Cyprus pledges Ukraine will be ''front and center” during EU presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-ukraine-will-be-front-and-center-during-eu-presidency

Cyprus will put Ukraine at the top of its agenda when it takes over the EU presidency next year, President Nikos Christodoulides said during a visit to Kiev....

2. 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....

3. Mogherini, Sannino arrested as EU fraud investigation continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mogherini-sannino-arrested-as-eu-fraud-investigation-continues

A fresh scandal has erupted in the heart of the European Union, three years after Qatargate, landing at a politically and geopolitically delicate moment for Europe. ...

4. Top diplomat Mogherini caught up in alleged corruption scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-diplomat-mogherini-caught-up-in-alleged-corruption-scandal

A high-profile shakeup has hit the heart of Europe’s diplomatic world. Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief and now rector of the College of Europe, has been detained by Belgian authorities as part of a widening probe into suspected fraud tied to EU-funded diplomatic training programs, according to Belgian daily Le Soir....

5. 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....

6. Two men arrested after illegal hunting chase and collision in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-arrested-after-illegal-hunting-chase-and-collision-in-limassol

Two young men, ages 24 and 23, were taken into custody on Thursday as part of an investigation into an incident involving illegal hunting activity, a traffic collision, and failure to obey a game warden’s instructions....

7. Drunk, high, and speeding: 26-year-old kills cyclist in Limassol crash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drunk-high-and-speeding-26-year-old-kills-cyclist-in-limassol-crash

A 26-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after a fatal collision in Limassol early Sunday morning, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old cyclist of Syrian descent. ...

8. Bedbug chemicals blamed for deaths of tourist family in Istanbul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bedbug-chemicals-blamed-for-deaths-of-tourist-family-in-istanbul

The sudden deaths of a German-Turkish family vacationing in Istanbul are now being linked to chemical exposure inside their hotel, shifting the investigation toward a possible pesticide leak rather than food poisoning....

9. Human trafficking data show rising pressures in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-data-show-rising-pressures-in-cyprus

Cyprus has maintained its Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, a recognition of the country’s sustained and organized efforts to combat human trafficking. But recent data show the issue remains complex and multifaceted....

10. Three of five Greek Cypriots detained in the occupied north return home; two remain on trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-of-five-greek-cypriots-detained-in-the-occupied-north-return-home-two-remain-on-trial

Three of the five Greek Cypriots arrested in the north on July 19 have returned to the Republic-controlled areas and are now back home with their families after being acquitted last Friday by a “military court” in the occupied territories....

11. Inmate alleges beating by guards at central prisons; Watchdog launches urgent probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inmate-alleges-beating-by-guards-at-central-prisons-watchdog-launches-urgent-probe

A detainee at Cyprus’s Central Prisons has filed a formal complaint alleging he was beaten by prison guards, prompting an immediate investigation by the Office of the Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights and the police....

12. Man held as fourth suspect in brutal Limassol murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-held-as-fourth-suspect-in-brutal-limassol-murder

A fourth arrest has been made in the brutal killing of a 30-year-old woman in Limassol, as police continue to piece together what they describe as a savage assault inside a Germasogeia apartment last weekend....

13. Acquitted, yet still held hostage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/acquitted-yet-still-held-hostage

It is difficult to comprehend how, in 2025, European citizens can be declared ''not guilty'' in a courtroom and yet remain unable to return to their homes, their identity cards confiscated, their freedom of movement suspended, and their basic human rights disregarded....

14. Authorities seize over 10,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in two Larnaca incidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-seize-over-10-000-cartons-of-untaxed-cigarettes-in-two-larnaca-incidents

Larnaca law enforcement and customs officials intercepted two rental commercial vehicles carrying massive quantities of untaxed tobacco products in what may be linked smuggling cases. ...

15. 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....

16. 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. ...

17. Nine severely injured in knife attack on London-bound train; Two suspects in custody

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-severely-injured-in-knife-attack-on-london-bound-train-two-suspects-in-custody

Nine people were left with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing rampage on a London-bound train Saturday evening, prompting armed police to halt the train near Cambridge and arrest two men....

18. Nicosia court detains son of Turkish Cypriot MP in child pornography probe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-court-detains-son-of-turkish-cypriot-mp-in-child-pornography-probe

A Nicosia court on Friday ordered a three-day detention for 30-year-old Cenk Tosunoglu, the son of Turkish Cypriot independent MP Hasan Tosunoglu, who was arrested Thursday at the Agios Dometios checkpoint on suspicion of offenses related to child pornography....

19. Third arrest in daring Louvre heist

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-arrest-in-daring-louvre-heist

French police have made a third arrest in connection with the cinematic-style burglary at the Louvre earlier this month, authorities said late Wednesday....

20. 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....

21. After beating at Aglantzia Gymnasium, security cameras to be installed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/after-beating-at-aglantzia-gymnasium-security-cameras-to-be-installed

Authorities and parents are moving swiftly to tighten security at Aglantzia Gymnasium after a violent incident during a weekend school event reignited concerns about student safety....

22. 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....

23. British journalist detained in U.S. after criticizing Israel--a warning for travelers?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-journalist-detained-in-u-s-after-criticizing-israel-a-warning-for-travelers

British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by U.S. immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday, a move that has sent shockwaves through Britain’s Muslim community and beyond....

24. 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....

25. 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....

26. 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. ...

27. Prison CEOs and billion-Euro blunders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prison-ceos-and-billion-euro-blunders

We’re the only country where prisoners run legitimate business ventures, and we even pay guards to watch over them and give extra ''security'' for their little enterprises. ...

28. Police raid Nicosia home in murder of Stavros Demosthenous

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-raid-nicosia-home-in-murder-of-stavros-demosthenous

Police on Tuesday raided the home of a woman in Nicosia in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman and football agent Stavros Demosthenous, who was gunned down on October 17 while driving with his 18-year-old son in Limassol....

29. Man arrested in Paphos after supermarket stabbing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-paphos-after-supermarket-stabbing

Police detained a 48-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in connection with the stabbing of a supermarket employee in Paphos....

30. Convict arrested inside prison accused of orchestrating Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/convict-arrested-inside-prison-accused-of-orchestrating-demosthenous-murder

Cypriot authorities have detained a 30-year-old inmate from the Central Prisons in connection with the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous, a case investigators describe as being at a “critical juncture.”...

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