https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-fish-stocks-improve-but-fishing-industry-still-under-strain
A decade-long review by the European Commission paints a mixed picture of how Europe manages its fish and seafood supply, with some environmental gains but continuing challenges for the industry and policymakers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-fake-migrant-entry-permit-scheme
Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged operation that provided forged entry permits to foreign nationals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anger-and-debate-in-israel-over-return-of-shimon-aykut-after-cyprus-conviction
Reactions in Israel have been sharply critical following the return of Shimon (Simon) Aykut from Cyprus after he was convicted of unlawfully exploiting Greek Cypriot property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/late-night-shooting-in-occupied-famagusta-leads-to-14-arrests
Authorities in the occupied north of Cyprus say they have detained 14 people following a late-night shooting incident in an industrial area of occupied Famagusta, while one suspect remains on the run....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/indulgence-in-practice-tough-talk-in-theory
During Nikos Christodoulides’ visit to Israel in April 2025, the Aykut family filled the streets with large billboards showing the President of the Republic alongside a message in Hebrew that read, ''Cyprus is dangerous for Israelis.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-on-protaras-beach-as-officials-move-to-remove-seaside-businesses
Tension flared early Tuesday on a popular stretch of beach in Protaras as authorities moved in to remove what they say are illegal seaside structures used for massage services and water sports activities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dozens-of-phones-and-drugs-seized-in-central-prisons
Authorities say a large number of banned items have been seized from the Central Prisons over the past four months, including mobile phones and illegal drugs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/watch-your-interest-rates-cbc-sets-legal-limit-at-11-72
The Central Bank of Cyprus has set the country’s reference interest rate at 11.72%, drawing a clear legal line for what counts as excessive and illegal lending....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parliament-approves-tougher-crackdown-on-illegal-pirate-taxis
Parliament unanimously approved stricter measures against illegal passenger transport last week, adopting an amendment aimed at tackling so-called “pirate taxis.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-195-migrant-deportations-since-march
Authorities have carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals between March 1 and April 23, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal residence and crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eac-unions-signal-strike-after-disappointing-talks-with-energy-minister
Trade unions of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have expressed strong disappointment following a meeting with Energy Minister Michalis Damianou, warning that a nationwide 24-hour work stoppage will go ahead on Thursday, April 23, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-transferred-to-israel-after-property-usurpation-conviction
Simon Aykut, who had been serving a five-year prison sentence for illegally exploiting Greek Cypriot properties, has been transferred to Israel. The move was completed on Thursday, according to sources from the Ministry of Justice....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-sentenced-to-two-months-by-turkish-cypriot-court-over-drug-case
A Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to two months in prison by a ''court'' in the occupied Nicosia after being found in possession of drugs at a crossing point....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/easter-bonfires-go-ahead-under-strict-controls-and-heightened-policing
Authorities across Cyprus are stepping up safety measures and enforcement efforts ahead of Easter, as the long-standing tradition of lambratzies (Easter bonfires) continues to be observed under tighter regulation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-and-wife-convicted-of-charging-patient-for-free-hospital-equipment-lose-appeal
A doctor and his wife have lost their appeal against convictions tied to the sale of medical equipment that should have been provided free to a patient, after the Court of Appeal upheld the original verdict....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-caught-in-the-act-during-suspected-home-burglary
A 45-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday after police found him inside a residence in Nicosia while responding to a reported break-in....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-project-accused-of-mismanagement-and-covering-up-violations
A dispute over the management of the Akamas Peninsula has intensified, with leading environmental organisations accusing the government of failing to address environmental violations and sidelining meaningful consultation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-families-say-ivf-clinics-in-occupied-cyprus-used-wrong-donors
A number of British families have come forward with serious concerns that fertility clinics in occupied Cyprus may have used incorrect sperm or egg donors during IVF treatment, raising questions about oversight and patient safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-arrested-in-nicosia-in-string-of-construction-site-burglaries
Police have arrested four people, including three men and one woman, following a coordinated operation linked to multiple burglaries at construction sites across the Nicosia district over the past three weeks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-11-000-illegal-fireworks-confiscated-so-far-in-2026
Authorities in Cyprus are continuing a nationwide effort to curb dangerous activities linked to Easter bonfires and firecrackers, with officials reporting thousands of confiscations already this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/30-000-animals-dead-but-were-authorities-too-late
More than 30,000 farm animals have been culled across Cyprus after authorities moved to contain outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in affected livestock units in Nicosia and Larnaca, the Agriculture Ministry said Monday, marking what officials hope is a turning point in the crisis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€8-250-in-fines-issued-after-crackdown-on-illegal-passenger-transport
Authorities in carried out a series of targeted inspections in mid-March to address unlawful passenger transport, resulting in fines totaling €8,250 and multiple violations being recorded....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-cows-found-on-rural-road-in-orountas-area-raising-alarm
Two dead cows were recently found exposed in a rural area along the Oruntas–Agia Marina Xyliatou road, raising concerns over public health and the environment, local watchdog group Ecological and Cultural Intervention Oruntas reported Saturday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-warn-lack-of-phone-surveillance-is-a-big-problem
''We were jealous,'' said former Assistant Chief of Police Christoforos Mavrommatis, describing how Cypriot investigators have been left behind while foreign police use phone monitoring to track suspects in real time....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-jug-returns-home-after-online-auction-intervention
A rare Cypriot antiquity dating back nearly 2,700 years has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom, marking another important step in the ongoing effort to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural heritage....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/80-year-old-caught-transporting-200-liters-of-fuel-at-checkpoint-crossing
Authorities at the Agios Dometios checkpoint intercepted an elderly driver transporting a significant quantity of fuel during routine inspections on March 19, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-minister-highlights-police-reforms-as-two-officers-face-investigation
Cyprus is stepping up efforts to clean up its police force, Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fytiris said Thursday, following the arrest of two officers over off-duty assaults....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/perdikes-hints-at-political-family-link-in-alleged-illegal-beach-works
Concerns have been raised over construction activity at a seaside restaurant in Latsi after a prominent environmental politician questioned whether the works may be taking place within a protected coastal zone....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-cattle-in-geri-raise-alarm-as-livestock-disease-spreads
A quiet corner of Geri turned into the center of a growing crisis this week after authorities uncovered cattle of unknown origin in a police-backed operation that’s raising serious questions and fears....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/drone-threat-elevates-cyprus-strategic-role-in-regional-security
Cyprus’ effective management – both at the operational and diplomatic levels – of the drone attacks from Hezbollah, has upgraded it strategically....
