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1. 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....

2. 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. ...

3. 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....

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. 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....

7. 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....

8. 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. ...

9. 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. ...

10. 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. ...

11. 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....

12. 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...

13. 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....

14. 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....

15. 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....

16. 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....

17. 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....

18. 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. ...

19. Fake Ariel detergent scheme busted in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fake-ariel-detergent-scheme-busted-in-europe

Latvian authorities have uncovered a large-scale counterfeiting operation involving Ariel laundry detergent, accusing two Lithuanian citizens of producing and distributing fake products across Europe....

20. Bomb explosion targets vehicles in Germasogeia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bomb-explosion-targets-vehicles-in-germasogeia

A bomb exploded in a garage in the Panioti area of Germasogeia late on Tuesday night, November 26, sparking a fire that destroyed multiple vehicles. ...

21. 26-year-old man scammed out of $110,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/limassol-man-scammed-out-of-$110-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud

A 26-year-old man in Limassol has fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing over $110,000 in an alleged online investment fraud, according to a complaint filed with the police earlier today....

22. FT: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ft-icc-issues-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the war in Gaza....

23. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reunification-off-the-table-says-former-u-s-ambassador-warns-europe-not-to-rely-on-u-s

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

24. Cyprus police enhance financial crime fighting with FBI training

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-enhance-financial-crime-fighting-with-fbi-training

Cyprus police are receiving specialized training to tackle financial crimes, including money laundering and sanctions evasion, with significant assistance from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)....

25. Greek woman swindled out of €600,000 in cryptocurrency scam on Chios

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-woman-swindled-out-of-€600-000-in-cryptocurrency-scam-on-chios

Police on the Greek island of Chios are investigating an elaborate online scam in which a woman was defrauded of 608,955 euros ($648,000) by two foreign nationals posing as investment company representatives....

26. 19 attacks on foreign delivery workers spark crackdown on racist violence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/19-attacks-on-foreign-delivery-workers-spark-crackdown-on-racist-violence

Attacks against foreign food delivery workers in Cyprus have surged recently, with eleven incidents reported in Limassol during October 2024 alone, according to Kathimerini's Christos Bouris....

27. Cyprus shifts westward with historic White House meeting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting

President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....

28. 76-year-old scammed out of €145,000 by fake UN major

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/76-year-old-scammed-out-of-€145-000-by-fake-un-major

A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. ...

29. Ex-Transport Minister and associates headed for trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-transport-minister-and-associates-headed-for-trial

Former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals, including his relatives and two companies, are set for trial in Cyprus’ top court on charges linked to the controversial Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP)....

30. Cyprus to launch 'National Sanctions Unit'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-to-launch-national-sanctions-unit

Cyprus is set to establish a new National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) in the coming year, aiming to improve how financial sanctions are enforced in the country....

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