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1. Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou faces backlash over Moscow visit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-mep-fidias-panayiotou-faces-backlash-over-moscow-visit

Phidias Panagiotou, a Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP), is facing potential consequences for his trip to Moscow to celebrate Russia’s Victory Day, alongside a small group of European lawmakers, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine....

2. Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, John Koenig: ''I was right about Anastasiades''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-u-s-ambassador-to-cyprus-john-koenig-i-was-right-about-anastasiades

It’s not every day that a former U.S. ambassador publicly unloads on a head of state, but John Koenig, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015, has done just that....

3. Revolut slapped with record fine over money laundering lapses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/revolut-slapped-with-record-fine-over-money-laundering-lapses

British fintech giant Revolut, one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has been fined €3.5 million by Lithuania’s central bank for failing to properly monitor suspicious transactions and protect against money laundering....

4. Police warn of scam texts demanding payment for traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-warn-of-scam-texts-demanding-payment-for-traffic-fines

Cyprus police are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam messages being sent via social media and mobile phones, claiming recipients must pay fines for alleged traffic violations....

5. Anastasiades breaks silence: ''My associates were not Drousiotis' sources''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-breaks-silence-my-associates-were-not-drousiotis-sources

In an exclusive interview, former President Nikos Anastasiades opens up about his new book, 'The Sycophant', and the ongoing feud with journalist Makarios Drousiotis....

6. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fbi-urges-cyprus-to-use-digital-tech-in-fight-against-financial-crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

7. Trash, lies, and box files: Busted by his own dumping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping

You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....

8. One in three Cypriot households struggling with rising costs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-in-three-cypriot-households-struggling-with-rising-costs

Cypriots are feeling the pinch in different ways, according to a new survey that highlights the divide in how people are coping with their household finances....

9. Swedish man to testify against lawyer and officer who helped him escape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swedish-man-to-testify-against-lawyer-and-officer-who-helped-him-escape

A 49-year-old Swedish man who managed to escape from a Larnaca clinic last December will now become a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of two individuals accused of helping him flee. ...

10. Investigation deepens into Moldovan woman's death

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/investigation-deepens-into-moldovan-woman-s-death

Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of 24-year-old Anastasia Melega, a Moldovan woman whose body was discovered in a nightclub bathroom in the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus....

11. 73-year-old woman and daughter lead family-run sex trafficking ring in Athens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/73-year-old-woman-and-daughter-lead-family-run-sex-trafficking-ring-in-athens

In a dramatic operation earlier this week, Greek police, in collaboration with NGOs OUR RESCUE and A21, dismantled a large sex trafficking ring allegedly run by a 73-year-old woman, known only as ''Marina,''...

12. Bizarre paramilitary group in Cyprus under investigation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bizarre-paramilitary-group-in-cyprus-under-investigation

A strange and alarming case has emerged in Cyprus, where authorities are investigating a shadowy group that claims to operate under its own legal and military codes, disregarding the authority of the state....

13. Trump sanctions ICC in defense of Netanyahu

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sanctions-icc-in-defense-of-netanyahu

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blasting its actions as ''illegal and unjustifiable'' after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant....

14. Christodoulides unveils ambitious plans in State of the Union address

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-unveils-ambitious-plans-in-state-of-the-union-address

President Nicos Christodoulides has outlined a sweeping reform plan for 2025, aiming to enhance governance, strengthen security, and accelerate digital transformation. ...

15. Cyprus at the heart of major criminal network bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-heart-of-major-criminal-network-bust

Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....

16. How Abramovich evaded millions in taxes using Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-abramovich-evaded-millions-in-taxes-using-cyprus

A massive tax evasion scheme tied to Roman Abramovich’s superyachts has been uncovered, shedding light on how the Russian billionaire exploited Cyprus’ offshore business environment. Leaked documents reveal that from 2005 to 2012, Abramovich’s companies set up a fake yacht-leasing business in Cyprus to dodge EU taxes on his luxury vessels....

17. Cypriot company scammed out of $81K in online fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-company-scammed-out-of-$81k-in-online-fraud

A Cypriot company based in Limassol has fallen victim to an online scam, losing over $81,000 worth of goods in a sophisticated fraud scheme....

18. Investor scammed out of $58,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investor-scammed-out-of-$58-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud

The promise of easy profits through online investments lured a 50-year-old man into a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of $58,000....

19. 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....

20. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2024-a-year-of-change-and-controversy-in-cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

21. 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. ...

22. 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. ...

23. Cyprus' biggest corruption cases head towards a verdict in 2025

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-biggest-corruption-cases-head-towards-a-verdict-in-2025

The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is gearing up for a pivotal 2025, with several high-profile investigations nearing their conclusions....

24. Cyprus bank account linked to dark web ‘King of Coke'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bank-account-linked-to-dark-web-‘king-of-coke

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), known for its groundbreaking Pandora Papers revelations, has published a report exposing the activities of Mark Chikarowski—an Australian who operated under the pseudonym...

25. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

26. 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....

27. 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....

28. Half of citizens and businesses targeted by cybercriminals in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-half-of-citizens-and-businesses-targeted-by-cybercriminals-in-2024

In a startling revelation, a recent survey by the Digital Security Authority has found that one in two people in Cyprus fell victim to a cyber attack in 2024....

29. Vietnamese tycoon can avoid death penalty by repaying $9 billion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vietnamese-tycoon-can-avoid-death-penalty-by-repaying-$9-billion

Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon from Vietnam, has been sentenced to death for embezzling a staggering $27 billion in one of the country's largest fraud cases....

30. Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-hands-down-stiff-sentences-in-major-extortion-and-embezzlement-case

In a significant move against financial crime, the Criminal Court in Larnaca has handed down tough sentences to two men involved in an elaborate scheme of extortion, embezzlement, and money laundering. ...

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