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1. 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....

2. Limassol Police find drugs, axe, and knife during traffic stop

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-police-find-drugs-axe-and-knife-during-traffic-stop

Two men, ages 27 and 31, were arrested Tuesday night in Limassol on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony, drug offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and assaulting police officers....

3. Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/toxic-fungus-tied-to-‘pharaoh-s-curse-yields-promising-leukemia-drug

A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....

4. UN: Violence against children in war hits ‘unprecedented levels’ in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-violence-against-children-in-war-hits-‘unprecedented-levels-in-2024

Violence against children in armed conflicts surged to record highs in 2024, with the Palestinian territories topping the list, according to a United Nations report released Thursday....

5. Is Phedon Phedonos gearing up for 2028?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-phedon-phedonos-gearing-up-for-2028

When Phedon Phedonos launched a fresh offensive from Paphos last month, accusing certain Cyprus-based forex companies of laundering dirty money and warning that the Cypriot economy was veering dangerously close to a “casino model,” it sent ripples through Nicosia....

6. Man vandalizes Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-vandalizes-holy-cross-catholic-church-in-nicosia

An African man believed to be under the influence of drugs entered the Holy Cross Catholic Church in central Nicosia around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10, causing chaos before fleeing the scene....

7. Police seize dozens of THC, CBD products from Larnaca kiosk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-seize-dozens-of-thc-cbd-products-from-larnaca-kiosk

Police have seized 83 packages containing substances believed to include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) during a raid on a kiosk in Larnaca, authorities said Saturday....

8. From I do to I declare: Weddings now come with a bank form

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-i-do-to-i-declare-weddings-now-come-with-a-bank-form

Weddings in Cyprus come with dancing, food, and the all-important envelope. But now, it seems those envelopes might need more paperwork than your actual marriage license....

9. Phedon Phedonos sounds the alarm: Drugs in schools, fake degrees on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-sounds-the-alarm-drugs-in-schools-fake-degrees-on-the-rise

In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...

10. Paphos Mayor accuses police of breach and political cover-up

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-accuses-police-of-breach-and-political-cover-up

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has launched a scathing attack on the chief of police, accusing him of breaking a promise, compromising his safety, and politicizing law enforcement, all while raising the alarm on alleged money laundering in Cyprus by Latin American drug cartels....

11. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-caught-in-drug-cartel-crossfire-says-paphos-mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

12. So now the mafia’s after delivery drivers? Seriously?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/so-now-the-mafia-s-after-delivery-drivers-seriously

Apparently, organized crime has moved on from drug trafficking and racketeering to... stealing delivery drivers’ tips. No, this theory didn’t come from some overzealous Inspector Gadget, it came straight from the Justice Minister himself. Yes, really....

13. Well, that’s one way to ditch the evidence…

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/well-that-s-one-way-to-ditch-the-evidence…

Well, that’s one way to try and get rid of it… or bypass an arrest — but it didn’t exactly go as planned....

14. ''He shot me'': Man names alleged killer before dying in Rafina vineyard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-shot-me-man-names-alleged-killer-before-dying-in-rafina-vineyard

In a chilling twist straight out of a crime drama, a 41-year-old man managed to name his alleged killer just moments before dying from a gunshot wound to the head in a vineyard in Rafina, a semi-urban area east of Athens....

15. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burn-marks-and-drawings-on-bodies-found-on-children-in-larissa-abuse-case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

16. Man using fake ID arrested while picking up parcel containing 18kg of cannabis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-using-fake-id-arrested-while-picking-up-parcel-containing-18kg-of-cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly using a false identity to collect a parcel containing 18 kilograms of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, authorities said....

17. Larnaca Police seize cocaine hidden in bathroom furniture (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-police-seize-cocaine-hidden-in-bathroom-furniture-photos

Two people were arrested after police discovered cocaine hidden inside a piece of furniture during a drug raid at a Larnaca residence, authorities said....

18. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-month-old-baby-diagnosed-with-drug-addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

19. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-man-caught-with-nearly-200-jerrycans-of-diesel-in-backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

20. Routine traffic stop ends in not-so-routine drug bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/routine-traffic-stop-ends-in-not-so-routine-drug-bust

Is it karma, coincidence, or just plain bad luck? A 35-year-old man in Paphos found himself in serious trouble with the law on Tuesday, all thanks to a routine traffic check that turned out to be anything but routine....

21. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banana-container-concealed-€1-6m-in-cocaine-greek-authorities-say-video

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

22. Brutal killing of Yannis Argyros: 19 stab wounds, drugs, and a café full of clues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-killing-of-yannis-argyros-19-stab-wounds-drugs-and-a-cafe-full-of-clues

The murder of 45-year-old Yannis Argyros has shocked Cyprus, with authorities revealing the victim was stabbed 19 times in a savage attack that has led to the arrest of two people....

23. Four teens arrested after 17-year-old’s tragic death at Paphos school

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-teens-arrested-after-17-year-old-s-tragic-death-at-paphos-school

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening at the Technical School in Paphos, leading to the arrest of four 17-year-olds in connection with the death of their peer. Police are investigating the death as a case of reckless or dangerous behavior that may have led to the fatal outcome....

24. High-speed chase with gunfire in Limassol; suspect still at large

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/high-speed-chase-with-gunfire-in-limassol-suspect-still-at-large

A police attempt to stop a suspicious vehicle in Limassol escalated into a high-speed chase and gunfire on Thursday, ending with the suspect fleeing on foot....

25. FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fda-to-phase-out-artificial-food-dyes-approve-natural-alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

26. 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....

27. Weapons, drugs, and fireworks found in open field in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-fireworks-found-in-in-open-field-in-limassol

An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....

28. Bus driver tests positive for drugs before school trip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....

29. Postal package packed with pot: Pursuit of person pending

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postal-package-packed-with-pot-pursuit-of-person-pending

Testimony has been obtained against an individual, and a court-issued arrest warrant has been issued for the person, who is now wanted by authorities....

30. Cyprus court clears five Israelis in British woman’s rape case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-clears-five-israelis-in-british-woman-s-rape-case

A Cyprus court has acquitted five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in the resort town of Ayia Napa....

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