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1. Allegations of ‘ghost surgery’ surface in patient complaints to OSAK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/allegations-of-‘ghost-surgery- surface-in-patient-complaints-to-osak

From uncovered GeSY services and pharmacy data concerns to referral delays and alleged “ghost” surgeries, a wave of complaints reached the Cyprus Federation of Patient Associations in December 2025....

2. Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

3. Labour policy and the test of leadership

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/labour-policy-and-the-test-of-leadership

The new Minister of Labour, Marinos Mousiouttas, has assumed responsibility for a critical ministry and is now tasked with managing issues that cut across the full breadth of society. He must must confront entrenched guilds and trade unionists, as well as labor organizations and employers, all of whom are deeply involved in labor-related issues....

4. Soldiers get guaranteed insurance cover, Parliament calls it the bare minimum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/soldiers-get-guaranteed-insurance-cover-parliament-calls-it-the-bare-minimum

Parliament unanimously approved a long-overdue measure on Thursday to guarantee insurance coverage for members of the Army of the Republic who are injured or killed while carrying out dangerous duties, a move MPs described as the absolute minimum owed to those defending the country....

5. Hotels running without full permits get lifeline...but the clock is ticking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hotels-running-without-full-permits-get-lifeline-but-the-clock-is-ticking

Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license, approving a law that allows them to keep their doors open, under strict conditions, while they try to get their paperwork in order....

6. Large-scale Police operation underway in Larnaca, 10 arrests so far

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/large-scale-police-operation-underway-in-larnaca-10-arrests-so-far

Police have launched a wide-ranging operation across Larnaca, resulting in 10 arrests so far, in the wake of last weekend’s violent incident near police headquarters....

7. Lidl Cyprus presents its new socioeconomic impact assessment for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-presents-its-new-socioeconomic-impact-assessment-for-2024

Lidl Cyprus publishes this year's socioeconomic impact assessment, confirming its commitment to responsible entrepreneurship and creating substantial value for the Cypriot economy and society for yet another year....

8. Cyprus tax reform puts more money back in families’ pockets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-reform-puts-more-money-back-in-families-pockets

Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform has officially taken effect, and families, workers, and businesses are already feeling the impact. ...

9. Cyprus orders recall of multiple vehicle models over safety concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-orders-recall-of-multiple-vehicle-models-over-safety-concerns

The Road Transport Department of Cyprus has issued a recall covering six categories of vehicles identified as posing potential safety risks....

10. Cocaine disguised as board games snared on way to Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cocaine-disguised-as-board-games-snared-on-way-to-cyprus

Greek authorities have uncovered a cocaine shipment bound for Cyprus after intercepting two suspicious parcels at Athens International Airport....

11. Applying for a travel visa could drain your bank account

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/applying-for-a-travel-visa-could-drain-your-bank-account

Police are alerting the public to a newly identified online scam targeting people applying for travel visas to foreign countries, after reports that fraudsters are stealing money through counterfeit application websites....

12. Wolt upgrades its app

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wolt-upgrades-its-app

Wolt is kicking off the new year with a major upgrade, continuing its fast-paced growth with the launch of a revamped app that quite literally puts a shopping mall in users’ pockets....

13. Lidl Cyprus strengthens its long-standing social contribution: A new film highlights its support initiatives in health, children, and vulnerable groups

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-strengthens-its-long-standing-social-contribution-a-new-film-highlights-its-support-initiatives-in-health-children-and-vulnerable-groups

Lidl Cyprus has long invested in initiatives with a significant social impact, supporting healthcare structures, children and vulnerable groups, with the aim of creating real value for society....

14. Christodoulides kicks off Cyprus’ EU Presidency in Strasbourg

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-kicks-off-cyprus-eu-presidency-in-strasbourg

President Nikos Christodoulides was warmly welcomed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, marking the start of Cyprus’ turn to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

15. German Ambassador hosts closing dinner for visiting delegation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/german-ambassador-hosts-closing-dinner-for-visiting-delegation

A visiting delegation from the German Parliament’s Committee on EU Affairs wrapped up its stay in Cyprus on Thursday night with a dinner hosted by German Ambassador Hans-Peter Jugel and his wife, Michaela Jugel, at their residence in Nicosia. ...

16.  Tuesday freeze: Temperatures plunge to -1°C in the mountains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ tuesday-freeze-temperatures-plunge-to-1°c-in-the-mountains

The deep freeze continues as a cold air mass keeps temperatures well below average, but a shift is coming. Dust and rain are on the horizon, with a low-pressure system set to break the cold spell by Thursday....

17. One seat, two finalists for Europe's top bank job

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-seat-two-finalists-for-europe-s-top-bank-job

A Cypriot and a Frenchman are going head-to-head for one of Europe’s most powerful banking jobs: the presidency of the European Banking Authority (EBA)....

18. Square One Launches 500+ new homes in 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/square-one-launches-500-new-homes-in-2026

Square One is entering a defining chapter in its growth....

19. Amateur blunders at the top as high ranking officials fail the test

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amateur-blunders-at-the-top-as-high-ranking-officials-fail-the-test

While investigations continue into the footage that triggered two resignations at the Presidential Palace, attention is turning to the methodical approach of those behind the incredible story and how they managed to achieve their shocking outcome....

20. Europol in Cyprus to boost fight against organized crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-in-cyprus-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime

A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....

21. Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-dispute-turns-deadly-in-pegeia-as-man-fatally-stabbed-by-nephew

Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....

22. Paphos mayor links suspected arson at vehicle yard to organized crime (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-links-suspected-arson-at-vehicle-yard-to-organized-crime-video

Authorities are investigating suspected arson after a fire destroyed multiple vehicles at a sales yard in Paphos early Saturday, an incident that prompted the mayor to issue a blistering public denunciation of organized crime and government inaction....

23. Quad bike poachers evade capture, freshly killed hares seized in Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/quad-bike-poachers-evade-capture-freshly-killed-hares-seized-in-buffer-zone

Authorities from the Game and Fauna Service were placed on high alert on Thursday evening following reports of gunfire and illegal hare hunting in the area between Mammari and Denia, within the Buffer Zone....

24. Nicosia's Famagusta Gate reopens after seven years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-famagusta-gate-reopens-after-seven-years

After nearly seven years of restoration, Nicosia’s iconic Famagusta Gate is finally open to the public, offering a glimpse into the city’s rich history while stepping firmly into its modern cultural life....

25. Avlona leader accuses UN of inaction over new buffer zone violations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avlona-leader-accuses-un-of-inaction-over-new-buffer-zone-violations

The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....

26. Undercover sting exposes alleged sex-for-work scheme targeting British women in Ayia Napa (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/undercover-sting-exposes-alleged-sex-for-work-scheme-targeting-british-women-in-ayia-napa-video

Police in Cyprus have launched an ex officio investigation following allegations that young British women working seasonally in the resort town of Ayia Napa were subjected to sexual harassment, illegal employment practices, and substandard living conditions, authorities said....

27. Top Cyprus officials’ salaries made public, judges earn more than President

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-cyprus-officials-salaries-made-public-judges-earn-more-than-president

The monthly paychecks of Cyprus’ top officials have been made public, and the numbers reveal a surprise: while the president tops the salary scale on paper, some senior judges actually take home more money....

28. Ancoria Bank Appoints Marios Hadjikyriacou as Chief Executive Officer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ancoria-bank-appoints-marios-hadjikyriacou-as-chief-executive-officer

Ancoria Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Marios Hadjikyriacou to the position of Chief Executive Officer....

29. High school ''work week'' returns, students get hands-on experience

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-school-work-week-returns-students-get-hands-on-experience

After more than a decade, Cyprus is bringing back the “Work Week” for high school students, a hands-on program designed to give teens a taste of the working world....

30. No permits without payment: Famagusta freezes developers with unpaid debts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/no-permits-without-payment-famagusta-freezes-developers-with-unpaid-debts

The Famagusta District Local Government Organisation will no longer examine planning or building permit applications from individuals or companies that owe money for water or sewerage services, its president Yiannis Karousos said Wednesday....

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