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08 January, 2026
 

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1. Overnight vehicle fires torch three cars in Nicosia and Larnaca

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/overnight-vehicle-fires-torch-three-cars-in-nicosia-and-larnaca

Cyprus fire authorities are investigating two separate vehicle fire incidents that damaged three privately owned cars in the districts of Nicosia and Larnaca within a 24-hour period....

2. Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hit-by-separate-arson-incidents-during-christmas-period-video

Authorities in Limassol are investigating two separate arson incidents reported within hours of each other during the Christmas period, raising concerns about fire-related vandalism in the coastal city....

3. Russia strikes Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned ships

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-strikes-ukrainian-ports-damaging-three-turkish-owned-ships

Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports on Friday, hitting three vessels owned by Turkish companies, including a ship transporting food supplies, according to Ukrainian officials and one of the ship owners....

4. Man arrested after suspected arson leaves young victim hospitalized

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-suspected-arson-leaves-young-victim-hospitalized

Police in Nicosia have taken a 50-year-old man into custody in connection with a suspected arson attack that occurred before dawn on November 25, 2025. ...

5. Police standoff as woman refuses court-ordered eviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-standoff-as-woman-refuses-court-ordered-eviction

Police have been on high alert in Limassol since early Wednesday morning, after a woman refused to leave her home during a court-ordered eviction....

6. Luxury cars torched, possible ties to Demosthenous murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/luxury-cars-torched-possible-ties-to-demosthenous-murder

Firefighters scrambled late Thursday night after a blaze broke out in a private open-air parking lot in Mouttagiaka, destroying four luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz G63, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Revuelto, and Tesla Model X....

7. Fire on cargo ship at Larnaca Port sends engineer to hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-on-cargo-ship-at-larnaca-port-sends-engineer-to-hospital

A fire broke out late Monday night aboard a commercial vessel docked at Larnaca Port, leading to the hospitalization of the ship’s engineer for smoke inhalation....

8. Car severely damaged in early-morning fire in Anafotia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/car-severely-damaged-in-early-morning-fire-in-anafotia

Authorities are set to investigate the cause of a car fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in the Larnaca district community of Anafotia....

9. Two cars set ablaze in Limassol overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-cars-set-ablaze-in-limassol-overnight

Limassol residents woke up to shocking news on Monday morning after two separate car fires were reported in the early hours of the day....

10. Dramatic footage captures tremors hitting central Philippines (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-footage-captures-tremors-hitting-central-philippines-video

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the northern tip of Cebu island Tuesday, sending residents running into the streets and causing damage to buildings, officials said....

11. EMAK Commander: ''I had nightmares after the Limassol wildfires''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/emak-commander-i-had-nightmares-after-the-limassol-wildfires

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

12. Deputy Fire Chief Michael: ''The girl left looking at the sky''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/deputy-fire-chief-michael-the-girl-left-looking-at-the-sky

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

13. Deputy Fire Chief Kyriakides: “We put the little donkey on the stretcher”

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/deputy-fire-chief-kyriakides-we-put-the-little-donkey-on-the-stretcher

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

14. Clinging for their lives: Fire Chief Kapillas recalls harrowing rescues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/clinging-for-their-lives-fire-chief-kapillas-recalls-harrowing-rescues

This interview is part of the series “Six Shocking Firefighter Testimonies.” Through their stories, readers gain insight into the risks, emotions, and human side of firefighting....

15. Fire near Kosi landfill keeps crews on alert (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-near-kosi-landfill-keeps-crews-on-alert-video

Firefighters were called Saturday to contain a blaze that erupted in a large pile of waste near the Kosi landfill, authorities said....

16. Fire breaks out at University of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-breaks-out-at-university-of-cyprus

A fire erupted on the roof of a University of Cyprus building in Aglantzia on Friday, prompting the evacuation of classrooms....

17. Greek firefighter honored in European Parliament after heroic mission in Spain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-greek-firefighter-honored-in-european-parliament-after-heroic-mission-in-spain

Lawmakers at the European Parliament rose to their feet Thursday to applaud a 28-year-old Greek firefighter who helped lead an international effort to stop devastating wildfires in Spain....

18. Man arrested in connection with Platres-Troodos forest fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-platres-troodos-forest-fire

Authorities have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a forest fire in the Platres-Troodos area, officials said....

19. Cyprus turns to goats and GPS in wildfire fight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-turns-to-goats-and-gps-in-wildfire-fight

Cyprus is turning to an unlikely firefighter: the goat....

20. Charcoal thrown into field ignites fire in Kivisili

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charcoal-thrown-into-field-ignites-fire-in-kivisili

A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing charcoal into a field near his property, sparking a fire in Kivisili, authorities said....

21. Firefighters rescue driver after vehicle plunges into 10-meter deep ravine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-rescue-driver-after-vehicle-plunges-into-10-meter-deep-ravine

A driver was rescued from a ravine approximately 10 meters deep on the Nicosia–Palaichori road after their vehicle veered off course, authorities said....

22. Emergency rescue saves four after Cape Greco sea caves fall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/emergency-rescue-saves-four-after-cape-greco-sea-caves-fall

Four people were rescued Sunday after falling in the sea caves area of Cape Greco, authorities said. ...

23. Chios firefighters push beyond their limits

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chios-firefighters-push-beyond-their-limits

In the middle of a deserted road on Chios, a handful of firefighters lie on the asphalt, fast asleep in their gear....

24. Devastating wildfires rage across multiple fronts in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/devastating-wildfires-rage-across-multiple-fronts-in-greece

Firefighters across Greece are locked in a desperate battle against dozens of raging wildfires, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the flames....

25. Cyprus chaos: Sausage pies, scorched politics, and TikTok cops

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-chaos-sausage-pies-scorched-politics-and-tiktok-cops

The viral photo of the week showing Americans posing proudly in front of a… sad little plate of sausage pies sparked plenty of commentary....

26. Firefighters battle blaze near Omodos; situation improving, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighters-battle-blaze-near-omodos-situation-improving-officials-say

A wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the village of Omodos, prompting a swift and large-scale response from firefighting teams. ...

27. Who set Troodos on fire? Spoiler alert: It wasn’t the trees’ fault

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/who-set-troodos-on-fire-spoiler-alert-it-wasn-t-the-trees-fault

Let me kick things off with two completely unrelated questions: When exactly are all 13 mobile desalination units finally going to start working? ...

28. Firefighting jobs approved after Limassol fire, a little too late

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/firefighting-jobs-approved-after-limassol-fire-a-little-too-late

Months before a deadly wildfire tore through the hills of Limassol, the Forestry Department was pleading for help. They needed firefighters. They needed boots on the ground. They needed them by April....

29. One apology, twelve measures but no resignation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/one-apology-twelve-measures-but-no-resignation

President Nikos Christodoulides delivered an emergency address in a bid to calm the growing public backlash over the deadly wildfire that ravaged areas in the Limassol mountains. ...

30. ''We Failed'': President apologizes over wildfire response, announces 12 relief measures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-failed-president-apologizes-over-wildfire-response-announces-12-relief-measures

President Nikos Christodoulides has announced a 12-point relief package to support residents affected by the deadly wildfire that tore through mountainous villages in the Limassol district, claiming two lives and leaving a trail of destruction....

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