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17 June, 2026
 

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1. Suspect in Hamas-linked terror case released on €1 million bond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspect-in-hamas-linked-terror-case-released-on-€1-million-bond

The high-profile terrorism case that has raised security concerns in Cyprus and Greece took a new turn on Friday, after the Larnaca District Court ordered the release of a 54-year-old man under strict conditions, ruling that the evidence connecting him to the alleged plot showed weaknesses....

2. Teenagers remanded after alleged mugging in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/teenagers-remanded-after-alleged-mugging-in-nicosia

Two people aged 19 and 17 have been remanded in custody for six days following the reported theft of cash-filled envelopes from a 41-year-old man in Nicosia....

3. Four, including two businessmen, arrested in Larnaca and Nicosia for extortion, fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-including-two-businessmen-arrested-in-larnaca-and-nicosia-for-extortion-fraud

Four people have been arrested in Cyprus as police investigate what they describe as a wide-ranging case involving alleged organized crime, extortion, fraud and weapons offenses spanning several years....

4. Court dismisses appeal, keeps man in jail over rape and sexual assault case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-dismisses-appeal-keeps-man-in-jail-over-rape-and-sexual-assault-case

A man accused of raping a woman with a mental disability, along with a series of other serious sexual offenses, will remain in custody after Cyprus’ Court of Appeal rejected his request to be released ahead of trial....

5. Zavrantonas retrial focuses on presidential pardon granted to protected witness

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness

Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...

6. Migration crackdown agreed under Cyprus-led EU presidency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/migration-crackdown-agreed-under-cyprus-led-eu-presidency

After months of negotiations that culminated on Monday between EU member states and the European Parliament, the European Union has reached a political agreement on a new Returns Regulation that will complement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take effect on July 1....

7. Two more arrested after alleged terror plot targeting Israelis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-more-arrested-after-alleged-terror-plot-targeting-israelis

Cypriot authorities have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an ongoing terrorism investigation, bringing the total number of people currently being held in the case to four....

8. 17-year-old arrested after motorcycle robbery in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/17-year-old-arrested-after-motorcycle-robbery-in-limassol

Police in Limassol arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an alleged robbery and motorcycle theft that took place early Wednesday morning....

9. From Dubai to Limassol: The gang police say brought fear, fire and extortion to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-dubai-to-limassol-the-gang-police-say-brought-fear-fire-and-extortion-to-cyprus

Arson attacks, shootings, extortion and money laundering — these are among the allegations Cypriot police and judicial authorities are attributing to a group of Russian-speaking criminals originally from the former Soviet Union....

10. Elderly woman allegedly forced into car and taken to ATM in terrifying ordeal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-woman-allegedly-forced-into-car-and-taken-to-atm-in-terrifying-ordeal

Police have arrested two men in connection with the alleged kidnapping and intimidation of a 69-year-old woman in the Morphou district, in a case that has raised concern over crimes targeting elderly residents....

11. Palestinian suspects held after anti-terror raids uncover explosive materials

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/palestinian-suspects-held-after-anti-terror-raids-uncover-explosive-materials

Cypriot police are investigating two Palestinian men, ages 32 and 38, on allegations linked to terrorism offenses and participation in a criminal organization following their arrest under court warrants....

12. Man arrested after embryos found in luggage at Tymbou airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-embryos-found-in-luggage-at-tymbou-airport

Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus detained a 24-year-old man after four embryos were discovered in his luggage at the illegal airport in Tymbou....

13. Two men arrested after man was dragged on car bonnet during highway hit-and-run

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-men-arrested-after-man-was-dragged-on-car-bonnet-during-highway-hit-and-run

Police arrested two men in connection with a road incident on the Rizoelia to Kalo Chorio highway that took place on May 6, 2026. Investigators believe the suspects were involved in a crash before leaving the scene....

14. 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....

15. Cyprus records 195 migrant deportations since March

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-195-migrant-deportations-since-march

Authorities have carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals between March 1 and April 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal residence and crime....

16. Nightclub altercation in Larnaca leads to attempted murder arrest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nightclub-altercation-in-larnaca-leads-to-attempted-murder-arrest

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case involving a 19-year-old in Larnaca, stemming from an incident that took place last Sunday....

17. 43-year-old woman alleges kidnapping, assault, and sexual abuse; 39-year-old suspect arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/43-year-old-woman-alleges-kidnapping-assault-and-sexual-abuse-39-year-old-suspect-arrested

A serious criminal investigation is underway following disturbing allegations made by a 43-year-old woman, who claims she was abducted, physically assaulted, and sexually abused over the weekend of April 4-5. ...

18. EU backs plan for migrant deportation centers outside bloc

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-backs-plan-for-migrant-deportation-centers-outside-bloc

The European Union has moved a step closer to creating migrant deportation centers outside its borders, following a controversial vote in the European Parliament that highlights Europe’s increasingly stricter approach to irregular migration....

19. Cyprus to build new prison in isolated area as calls for reform grow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-build-new-prison-in-isolated-area-as-calls-for-reform-grow

Cyprus will build a new correctional facility on a remote state-owned site near Mathiatis, Justice Minister Kostas Phytiris announced during a parliamentary Human Rights Committee session. ...

20. Alleged Hamas member arrested in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alleged-hamas-member-arrested-in-cyprus

Cypriot authorities have arrested a man allegedly linked to the Palestinian group Hamas, who is wanted in Germany for supplying weapons and ammunition for attacks on Israeli or Jewish targets, German federal prosecutors said....

21. Ukraine accuses Hungary of detaining bank staff carrying $82 million in cash and gold

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-accuses-hungary-of-detaining-bank-staff-carrying-$82-million-in-cash-and-gold

Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary escalated Friday after Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven employees of a Ukrainian state bank who were transporting tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold through the country....

22. Robber jailed for six days after kiosk hold-up for just €20

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/robber-jailed-for-six-days-after-kiosk-hold-up-for-just-€20

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in custody for six days in connection with the robbery of a kiosk in Livadia, following a court order issued by the Larnaca District Court....

23. Kenan Ayaz released early from central prisons as case heads to European court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kenan-ayaz-released-early-from-central-prisons-as-case-heads-to-european-court

Kenan Ayaz has been released from Cyprus’s Central Prisons nearly three years after his detention, following a decision allowing his release after completing two-thirds of his sentence....

24. Cyprus moves to legalize phone tapping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-to-legalize-phone-tapping

The Council of Ministers has given the green light to an amending bill concerning the possibility of monitoring and recording telephone conversations, which is now heading to the House of Representatives....

25. Greek Cypriot held in occupied north after gathering vegetables near buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-held-in-occupied-north-after-gathering-vegetables-near-buffer-zone

Authorities in the Republic of Cyprus are scrambling to secure the release of a Greek Cypriot man being held in the occupied north after he was detained while collecting wild asparagus near the buffer zone, according to the Cyprus News Agency....

26. Man allegedly made €32,000 selling agricultural land that wasn’t his

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-allegedly-made-€32-000-selling-agricultural-land-that-wasn-t-his

A 66-year-old man has been remanded in custody for five days in Limassol as police investigate an alleged €32,000 fraud involving the supposed sale of agricultural land....

27. 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....

28. Police officer jailed for four days after allegedly handing phone to detainee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-jailed-for-four-days-after-allegedly-handing-phone-to-detainee

A Larnaca court on Friday ordered the four-day detention of a police officer accused of handing his personal mobile phone to a detainee, a move that has triggered a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption, abuse of power and breaches of official secrecy....

29. €58,400 for a home that wasn’t for sale

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€58-400-for-a-home-that-wasn-t-for-sale

Limassol police are investigating a serious fraud case after a 70-year-old man reported that he was tricked into handing over €58,400 for the supposed purchase of a home in the Limassol district, a property that, as it turns out, belongs to someone else entirely....

30. Five headed for trial as manhunt continues in Larnaca street violence case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-headed-for-trial-as-manhunt-continues-in-larnaca-street-violence-case

Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....

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