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1. The shocking reality of students in drug cases revealed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-shocking-reality-of-students-in-drug-cases-revealed

Evidence of student involvement in drug trafficking and use, leading to a criminal case opened by YKAN, was presented on Wednesday by YKAN's commander, Stelios Aristideou, to the House Legal Affairs Committee....

2. Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unclaimed-luggage-reveals-shocking-42kg-drug-haul-at-larnaca-airport

Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....

3. Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-the-new-epicenter-of-u-s-military-strategy-in-the-mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

4. Germany legalizes limited cannabis use, joining global trend

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/germany-legalizes-limited-cannabis-use-joining-global-trend

Germany passed a law on Friday legalizing the cultivation and possession of limited amounts of cannabis, joining a small group of countries and jurisdictions that have taken similar steps....

5. USA: Teens turn to weight loss drugs amid rising obesity rates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-teens-turn-to-weight-loss-drugs-amid-rising-obesity-rates

In response to escalating obesity rates among teens, some adolescents are turning to powerful weight loss medications, with the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsing their use for those aged 12 and above. ...

6. Prisons department takes action following attempts to smuggle contraband

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prisons-department-takes-action-following-attempts-to-smuggle-contraband

The Prisons Department in Cyprus has heightened security measures following recent incidents involving the attempted smuggling of mobile phones and drugs into the prison area. ...

7. 3.2kg of cannabis seized after bus collision

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/3-2kg-of-cannabis-seized-after-bus-collision

In a coordinated operation by the Drug Enforcement Unit, a quantity of approximately 3.2 kilograms of cannabis was located and seized yesterday afternoon....

8. Hooliganism in Cyprus: A plea for political action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hooliganism-in-cyprus-a-plea-for-political-action

The recent incidents at ''Alphamega'' and the Apollon-AEL Cup match follow a familiar pattern, underscoring the government's struggle to tackle sports-related issues....

9. Concerns grow over new faces controlling the streets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-grow-over-new-faces-controlling-the-streets

Amid a series of serious events, concerns intensify as the Minister of Justice officially addresses the ''difficult situation.''...

10. EU Health Commissioner urges caution in AI health tools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-urges-caution-in-ai-health-tools

Stella Kyriakides, the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare....

11. Paphos Mayor calls for immediate action amid escalating crime wave

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-calls-for-immediate-action-amid-escalating-crime-wave

The Mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, expressed deep concern over a recent spike in criminal activities over the past 25 days, urging immediate action from the State to demonstrate political will....

12. Nicosia shooting: Victim flees abroad, silent to investigators

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-shooting-victim-flees-abroad-silent-to-investigators

In the ongoing investigation of an attempted murder on Monday (17/1) along Larnaca Avenue in Aglantzia, authorities are facing challenges as the 49-year-old target has left the country without providing a written statement to investigators....

13. 33 fatal accidents before year's end, Cyprus police on high alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/33-fatal-accidents-before-year-s-end-cyprus-police-on-high-alert

To date this year, six days before January 1, 2024, 33 people have lost their lives in 31 fatal accidents, Police Communications Officer, Eleni Constantinou, told CNA on Wednesday, noting that the Police are on high alert these days to prevent fatal and serious accidents....

14. Prison guard arrested in Nicosia drug case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-guard-arrested-in-nicosia-drug-case

In a recent development in Nicosia, a prison guard employed at the Central Prisons was apprehended in connection with a drug-related case....

15. Trial begins for alleged gang rape of British tourist by Israelis in Ayia Napa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-begins-for-alleged-gang-rape-of-british-tourist-by-israelis-in-ayia-napa

The trial for the case of the gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman by five Israelis in a hotel in Ayia Napa began on Monday (18/12). The issue is being closely monitored by the British Foreign Ministry....

16. Aspirin and Vitamin D may now be available under GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aspirin-and-vitamin-d-may-now-be-available-under-gesy

The Health Insurance Organisation (OAY) has suggested adding two more non-prescription medicines (NPSFs) to the General Health Insurance Scheme (GESY)....

17. Ministers focus on prevention in school drug crisis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministers-focus-on-prevention-in-school-drug-crisis

Last week, Ministers of Education and Justice, along with the Deputy Governor of YKAN, convened to address the escalating concern of drug-related incidents in schools....

18. Less time for points, more focus on road safety

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/less-time-for-points-more-focus-on-road-safety

The Parliament discussed a proposal to reduce the time limit for penalty points on traffic violations from three to two years. The idea is to address the increase in court cases related to traffic offenses. The proposal has support from various authorities, and it's expected to become law soon....

19. Significant increase of cannabis users in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/significant-increase-of-cannabis-users-in-cyprus

A 2023 survey by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority has shown a significant increase in the number of cannabis users, while its use of more than one time has doubled....

20. Cyprus seizes 5,000+ illegal meds in PANGEA operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-seizes-5-000-illegal-meds-in-pangea-operation

The fear of social stigmatization among our fellow citizens regarding diseases such as mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and erectile dysfunction is being intentionally exploited....

21. Prison guard caught in drug supply scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prison-guard-caught-in-drug-supply-scandal

In a startling revelation, the YKAN (Nicosia Branch) is delving into a case involving the alleged supply of drugs to the Central Prison. The focus of their inquiry is a prison guard against whom an arrest warrant has been issued....

22. Can political will overcome the stigma blocking a lifesaving facility?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-political-will-overcome-the-stigma-blocking-a-lifesaving-facility

In the heart of Dublin, a groundbreaking solution to Ireland's third-highest overdose death rate faces a decade-long delay....

23. HIV patients denied care, forced to halt medication

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hiv-patients-denied-care-forced-to-halt-medication

In 2023, although HIV is no longer contagious, HIV-positive patients in Cyprus continue to face marginalization and social exclusion when taking medication....

24. New 4p-a-day drug to benefit 300,000 women in fight against breast cancer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-4p-a-day-drug-to-benefit-300-000-women-in-fight-against-breast-cancer

A new breast cancer drug will be offered to almost 300,000 women in what has been hailed as a ‘major step forward’ to help fight the illness....

25. Police officer under the influence of drugs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-under-the-influence-of-drugs

A female police officer in the Limassol district has been suspended after testing positive for drugs....

26. Sea-lice disaster hits Iceland's prominent salmon farm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sea-lice-disaster-hits-iceland-s-prominent-salmon-farm

Images of severely diseased, dead and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm, obtained by the Guardian, have been described by one veterinary expert as an “animal welfare disaster” on a scale never previously seen....

27. Tragic loss of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry at 54

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-loss-of-friends-star-matthew-perry-at-54

''Friends'' star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources said. He was 54....

28. Minister reveals startling quadrupling of cocaine users in two decades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-reveals-startling-quadrupling-of-cocaine-users-in-two-decades

The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Anna Koukkides Procopiou, revealed a significant rise in cocaine use in Cyprus, with the number of users estimated to have quadrupled in the past two decades....

29. 500kg of synthetic drugs found in Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/500kg-of-synthetic-drugs-found-in-larnaca

In a landmark discovery, authorities in Larnaca have uncovered 500 kilograms of synthetic drugs, marking the largest drug seizure in the history of the island....

30. Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-man-causes-havoc-at-nicosia-bank

A 44-year-old man from Syria created chaos when he entered a bank branch in Nicosia on Friday, putting the police on alert....

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