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1. German teen backpackers deported from Hawaii over hotel mix-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-teen-backpackers-deported-from-hawaii-over-hotel-mix-up

What was meant to be a sun-soaked five-week stopover in Hawaii turned into a harrowing ordeal for two German teenagers, who were arrested, detained, and ultimately deported—because they didn’t have a hotel booking....

2. Syrian asylum seeker freed after 13 months in legal limbo: Supreme Court slams 'unjustified' detention

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-asylum-seeker-freed-after-13-months-in-legal-limbo-supreme-court-slams-unjustified-detention

A Syrian asylum seeker detained for over a year was ordered released by Cyprus' Supreme Court on Wednesday, citing unjustified and prolonged detention without a clear path to deportation....

3. Four dead in 24 hours, as Cyprus roads turn deadly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-dead-in-24-hours-as-cyprus-roads-turn-deadly

It’s been a grim 24 hours on Cyprus’s roads, as four people, each with their own story and life ahead of them, were killed in separate road collisions. The accidents, all within a short window of time, have left families grieving and authorities scrambling for answers....

4. Aykut family launches billboard campaign against Cyprus President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-family-launches-billboard-campaign-against-cyprus-president

The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....

5. Officer re-arrested in bribery case tied to prison scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officer-re-arrested-in-bribery-case-tied-to-prison-scandal

A Central Prisons Department officer was re-arrested Saturday in connection with an ongoing investigation into bribery, abuse of power, and related offenses, authorities said....

6. Prison or mini-market?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-or-mini-market

A prison cell in Nicosia turned into a makeshift shop, complete with croissants, cigarettes, coffee, and prepaid phone cards, has landed a chief warden, an inmate, and the inmate’s wife in serious legal trouble....

7. Human Rights Court voices concern over migrant treatment in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-rights-court-voices-concern-over-migrant-treatment-in-cyprus

Cyprus has come under increased scrutiny for its handling of migration, with the Auditor General's recent report shining a light on several serious issues despite efforts to reduce illegal arrivals. ...

8. Cyprus sees decline in asylum appeals but spike from high-risk nations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-decline-in-asylum-appeals-but-spike-from-high-risk-nations

Cyprus recorded a notable 22% decrease in the number of new appeals by asylum seekers in 2024, according to the Legal Service's annual statistical report....

9. Should European tourists be worried about taking a road trip in the U.S.?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-european-tourists-be-worried-about-taking-a-road-trip-in-the-u-s

For many Europeans, a road trip through the U.S. has long been a bucket-list experience—crossing vast landscapes, exploring iconic cities, and discovering the country’s diverse culture....

10. Cyprus ordered to pay €18,800 for human rights violation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ordered-to-pay-€18-800-for-human-rights-violation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, who had been detained for nearly three years in connection with fraud charges. ...

11. EU pushes for tougher deportation rules for rejected asylum seekers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-pushes-for-tougher-deportation-rules-for-rejected-asylum-seekers

The European Commission has rolled out a new plan to make it easier to send back asylum seekers who don’t qualify to stay in the EU....

12. Man arrested for alleged harassment of minor in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-for-alleged-harassment-of-minor-in-larnaca

A 65-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, after being accused of allegedly harassing a minor in Larnaca. The arrest came after a report was made to the Orokklini Police Station by the young girl, who claimed that she was harassed by the man, a bus driver, on the afternoon of Monday, March 10....

13. Human trafficking case at Kyrenia Port

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/human-trafficking-case-at-kyrenia-port

"Authorities" in the occupied part of Cyprus have extended the detention of six individuals suspected of human trafficking through the port of Kyrenia....

14. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/molotov-cocktails-fires-and-tear-gas-in-athens-photos-video

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

15. Court denies release for German woman in property case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-denies-release-for-german-woman-in-property-case

A 49-year-old German woman accused of illegally handling Greek Cypriot property in the occupied north of Cyprus has lost her appeal for release while awaiting trial. ...

16. Simon Aykut allegedly threatened President Christodoulides

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/simon-aykut-allegedly-threatened-president-christodoulides

Simon Aykut, an Israeli property developer and founder of the controversial Afik Group, is awaiting trial in Cyprus, facing serious accusations that he threatened the country’s president, Nicos Christodoulides. ...

17. Limnes migrant centre in Larnaca to be completed by year-end (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limnes-migrant-centre-in-larnaca-to-be-completed-by-year-end-photos

The new Limnes Accommodation Centre, designed to house applicants for international protection and those awaiting repatriation, is set to be completed by the end of 2023. ...

18. Asylum seeker detained at airport for months ordered released

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/asylum-seeker-detained-at-airport-for-months-ordered-released

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ordered the immediate release of an asylum seeker who had been detained at Larnaca airport since November. The ruling was made on January 23, 2025, after the applicant, an individual from Uganda, challenged his continued detention....

19. 90 Palestinian prisoners freed as Hamas releases Israeli hostages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/90-palestinian-prisoners-freed-as-hamas-releases-israeli-hostages

In an emotional scene early this morning, a jubilant crowd gathered in the West Bank as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners passed through Beituniya on their way to Ramallah....

20. A Force under pressure: Can the Police reform before it’s too late?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late

The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...

21. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-alleged-residence-permit-scam-in-cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

22. Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood fights deportation from Greece (update)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hollywood-star-rudy-youngblood-fights-deportation-from-greece

Hollywood star Rudy Youngblood, best known for his lead role in Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto, is facing deportation from Greece after his visa expired in November 2024....

23. Two arrested after attempted murder in Agia Fyla

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-arrested-after-attempted-murder-in-agia-fyla

25-year-old man and his 20-year-old partner were placed under eight-day detention this morning in connection with the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man in Agia Fyla on Monday night....

24. Police officer and lawyer arrested for suspect's escape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-and-lawyer-arrested-for-suspect-s-escape

In a developing story surrounding the escape of a 49-year-old suspect from a private clinic in Larnaca, two individuals have been arrested in connection to the case. ...

25. Detainee escapes as officer claims guard duty wasn't in his contract

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/detainee-escapes-as-officer-claims-guard-duty-wasn-t-in-his-contract

The Cyprus Police Association (CPA) issued a statement addressing the recent escape of a detainee under police guard, firmly defending the Contracted Special Police Officer (CPS) involved. ...

26. Daring escape in Larnaca as Swedish fugitive breaks free from clinic (UPDATE)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/daring-escape-in-larnaca-as-swedish-fugitive-breaks-free-from-clinic

Authorities are actively searching for a 49-year-old Swedish man who escaped from a private clinic in Larnaca, where he had been under custody. ...

27. ELPIS is a lifeline for victims of domestic violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elpis-is-a-lifeline-for-victims-of-domestic-violence

The “ELPIS” application, designed specifically for victims of domestic violence at high risk, will become operational in the coming days....

28. Hungarian women held over €58.5M property case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hungarian-women-held-over-€58-5m-property-case

Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...

29. Stella Michaelidou, AIDS NGO president, arrested in alleged €122K fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-michaelidou-aids-ngo-president-arrested-in-alleged-€122k-fraud-case

Police have arrested Stella Michaelidou, the 66-year-old president of the Support Centre for People Living with HIV/AIDS (K.Y.F.A.A.), amid serious financial fraud charges....

30. Charity President arrested in €120,000 fraud case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charity-president-arrested-in-€120-000-fraud-case

Police have arrested a 66-year-old woman, the president of an NGO supporting patients with a specific disease, over allegations of financial fraud exceeding €120,000. The arrest took place on the evening of Monday, December 9, following a court warrant....

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