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1. Bomb attack targets Limassol restaurant for third time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-attack-targets-limassol-restaurant-for-third-time

Limassol CID officers are continuing investigations following a bomb explosion early Tuesday morning at a restaurant owned by a well-known businessman in the Limassol Castle and Old Port area, marking the third time his property has been targeted by criminal elements....

2. Bomb explosion damages reception venue in Nicosia district

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-damages-reception-venue-in-nicosia-district

An explosion caused by a bomb damaged a well-known reception venue in the Nicosia district early Monday, prompting an ongoing police investigation....

3. Disciplinary action looms for military personnel over missing explosives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disciplinary-action-looms-for-military-personnel-over-missing-explosives

Cyprus’ Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said authorities are still waiting for police findings in the case of missing explosives from a National Guard training exercise, expressing hope that investigators will soon determine their whereabouts....

4. Dangerous matters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/dangerous-matters

It is now final. Everyone in this country is clean, incorruptible, and spotless. That is the impression being conveyed to society. And this is exactly where the complete erosion of trust in institutions and the rule of law begins, and not without reason....

5. One of the largest drug seizures in years with 190kg confiscated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-of-largest-drug-seizures-in-years-with-190kg-confiscated

Cyprus authorities have uncovered one of the largest drug consignments seen in recent years, seizing more than 190 kilograms of narcotics during a coordinated operation in Nicosia....

6. Mirror, mirror on the wall....

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall

Even though aesthetics is often contrasted with morality, taste is, of course, personal. That’s why the first thing worth noting is the unfortunate and painfully awkward reaction of around forty public figures “from the world of letters and culture” who, through a letter to RIK, demanded the song and its music video be deleted and withdrawn....

7. Kapopoulos Fine Arts Presents Contemporary Art Auction in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/kapopoulos-fine-arts-presents-contemporary-art-auction-in-nicosia

Kapopoulos Fine Arts is pleased to announce its upcoming Contemporary Art Auction, taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 19:00 at Nicosia Gallery (43 Stasikratous Street). ...

8. Verdict day in Cyprus’ 'golden passport' scandal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/verdict-day-in-cyprus-golden-passport-scandal

The moment of truth has arrived in one of the most explosive corruption cases in recent memory, as the Nicosia Permanent Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict Tuesday morning for former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris and ex-MP and businessman Christakis Tziovanis....

9. Sabotage or inside job? Hunters’ union alleges corruption after arson attacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sabotage-or-inside-job-hunters-union-alleges-corruption-after-arson-attacks

A fiery series of attacks on official vehicles has sparked explosive claims of corruption inside Cyprus’ wildlife enforcement system, and the accusations are coming from the very people tasked with protecting it....

10. 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....

11. Cyprus' water crisis deepens as dams run half empty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-crisis-deepens-as-dams-run-half-empty

This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...

12. Politics Blog: Phedonas, Annie and Cyprus's State of the Union

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-phedonas-annie-and-cyprus-s-state-of-the-union

The events of the past few weeks, and the clumsy way they’ve been handled, make Cyprus feel like an unguided ship, tossed around by the posts of TikTokers and influencers on our “island of saints,” while the police and Legal Service scramble to keep up....

13. No Cypriots on the Epstein list...cue the great distraction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/no-cypriots-on-the-epstein-list-cue-the-great-distraction

Let’s start with the good news. So far, no Cypriot—politician or otherwise—has shown up on Epstein’s list. Fingers crossed. Of course, we’re still waiting for Annita Alexiou’s next post, just to be absolutely sure....

14. 13.6 kilos of TNT missing, and Cyprus has seen this before

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-6-kilos-of-tnt-missing-and-cyprus-has-seen-this-before

As investigations continue into the theft of a large quantity of TNT, early findings by police and the National Guard appear to be leading authorities back more than a decade, to 2012, when another serious explosives theft shook the military....

15. 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....

16. Key questions remain after disappearance of TNT

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/key-questions-remain-after-disappearance-of-tnt

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Cyprus’s National Guard after 13.6 kilograms of TNT disappeared during a routine training exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range last Thursday, exposing potential gaps in security protocols and raising the possibility of human error or worse....

17. 13 kilos of TNT go missing during military drill

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/13-kilos-of-tnt-go-missing-during-military-drill

Cyprus’ Defense Ministry and Police are on high alert following the disappearance of 13 kilograms (30 pounds) of TNT explosives during a military engineering exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range....

18. Six accused in Demosthenous murder appear in Limassol court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/six-accused-in-demosthenous-murder-appear-in-limassol-court

Six men accused in the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous are appearing before the Limassol Criminal Court on Thursday, as authorities push forward with one of the most complex murder cases Cyprus has seen in recent years....

19. 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....

20. Deadly Trikala factory explosion traced to long-term propane leak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadly-trikala-factory-explosion-traced-to-long-term-propane-leak

Greek fire authorities have concluded that a prolonged propane gas leak was the primary cause of the fatal explosion at the “Violanta” food production facility in the Trikala regional unit, an incident that claimed the lives of five female workers....

21. Fireworks crackdown: Weddings, venues and organizers now on the hook

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fireworks-crackdown-weddings-venues-and-organizers-now-on-the-hook

Fireworks in Cyprus just got a lot more complicated and a lot more risky for anyone involved....

22. House Speaker urges action as explosive video alleges Presidential misconduct

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-speaker-urges-action-as-explosive-video-alleges-presidential-misconduct

A senior Cypriot political leader called for authorities to review an online video alleging corruption and campaign finance violations linked to President Nikos Christodoulides, as claims circulated widely on social media without independent verification....

23. EU backs €90B Ukraine loan but won’t touch frozen Russian billions...yet

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-backs-€90b-ukraine-loan-but-won-t-touch-frozen-russian-billions-yet

After nearly six hours of intense talks and many more behind the scenes, EU leaders walked away from a plan that sounded simple but proved legally explosive: using frozen Russian money to pay for Ukraine’s war effort....

24. Painter’s home targeted in explosive attack following controversial artworks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/painter-s-home-targeted-in-explosive-attack-following-controversial-artworks

On Friday evening, painter Giorgos Gavriil reported that his residence in Kokkinotrimithia had been targeted in an explosive attack....

25. December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-13-night-of-chaos-fires-and-attacks-on-police-across-three-districts-videos

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

26. When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-prison-becomes-the-crime-headquarters

Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....

27. Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flares-firecrackers-and-four-arrested-at-limassol-football-match

Police intervened yesterday during disturbances surrounding the football match between AEL and Apollon, resulting in the arrest of four individuals....

28. Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-days-two-cities-two-sites-two-gunfire-incidents

Cyprus saw two separate gunfire incidents over the weekend, one in Paphos and one in Nicosia, prompting questions about the unusual back-to-back disturbances....

29. Greece and Ukraine strike deal to build crewless combat boats

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-and-ukraine-strike-deal-to-build-crewless-combat-boats

Greece and Ukraine are moving ahead with a joint plan to build unmanned surface vessels, essentially crewless naval craft, at Greek shipyards, in what officials are calling one of the most concrete takeaways from Sunday’s meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy....

30. New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-arrests-and-court-developments-in-the-demosthenous-murder-case

During a discussion of the Justice Ministry’s budget before the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced that eight arrests have already been made in connection with the Demosthenous case and that more are expected....

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