https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepare-for-december-13-‘riot-night-of-unrest-as-minors-mobilize-for-chaos
What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drug-users-in-cyprus-to-gain-right-to-immediate-treatment-not-punishment
The Cypriot Parliament has unanimously approved a resolution guaranteeing the right of people struggling with drug or substance addiction to immediate access to treatment, signaling a shift toward treating addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal matter....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-tries-a-new-strategy-curb-irregular-migration-by-expanding-regular-migration
The EU is taking a new swing at its long-standing migration problem, not by tightening the borders, but by opening more legal doors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-justice-minister-vows-to-be-‘ruthless-on-corruption-in-police-and-fire-departments
Cyprus’ newly appointed Minister of Justice and Public Order, Konstantinos Fytiris, promised Monday to take a hard line against corruption and collusion within the police and fire departments, warning that such misconduct erodes public trust....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-no-alcohol-to-vip-only-saudi-loosens-rules-for-wealthy-expats
Saudi Arabia, a country that has banned alcohol for more than 70 years, is quietly letting a new group buy booze, not just diplomats, but wealthy foreigners who can afford an elite ''premium residency.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-readies-new-peace-plan-for-trump-but-refuses-to-give-up-any-land
Ukraine is preparing to send a revised peace proposal to Washington this week, but President Volodymyr Zelensky is standing firm on one key point: no territorial concessions to Russia, not now, not ever....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-5-12-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-officials-charged-in-nikolaou-case-as-family-pursues-justice
Five people are set to appear before the Limassol District Court on Tuesday morning as the long-running case over the death of 26-year-old soldier Thanasis Nikolaou moves into a new phase, nearly two decades after he was found dead under the Alassa bridge in 2005....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/audit-finds-glitch-overcharging-drivers-for-late-vehicle-renewals
A government audit has uncovered a glitch in the Transport Department’s fee system that has been quietly overcharging drivers who renew their vehicle registrations late....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-rocked-by-corruption-scandal
The arrests of former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and veteran EU technocrat Stefano Sannino on charges of public procurement fraud and corruption have sent shockwaves through European institutions,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/roll-up-your-sleeves-christodoulides-tells-new-ministers-to-get-to-work
Cyprus’ new Cabinet officially took the reins Monday, and President Nikos Christodoulides had a clear message: roll up your sleeves, stay sharp, and get ready for some tough work....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-after-attacking-police-in-nicosia-district
A 47-year-old man was arrested on Friday after allegedly attacking police officers during a routine patrol in a village in the Nicosia district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-mp-s-consider-zero-alcohol-rule-for-new-drivers
MPs are once again taking aim at drunk driving, this time with a proposal that would ban any amount of alcohol for new drivers, a move supporters say is urgently needed after a string of deadly crashes on Cyprus’ roads....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-moves-ahead-with-‘cypriot-fbi-to-tackle-organized-crime
The government is moving ahead with plans to create a Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, a new service that’s already being casually branded the ''Cypriot FBI.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mps-slam-€4m-airport-photo-radar-plan
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a €4 million plan to expand Cyprus’ ''photo radar'' system, which automatically issues fines for traffic violations. The controversy? Parts of it, including at airports, could be running without proper legal approval....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-is-the-mediterranean-s-rising-star-in-global-film-and-tv
From high-end series to blockbuster films and major reality shows, Cyprus is starting to shine on the radar of international studios. And like any great production, this transformation is driven by strategy and professionalism....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-drunk-and-drug-driving-as-four-dead-in-a-week
The Cyprus Traffic Department is sounding the alarm over a persistent problem on the island’s roads: drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nato-weighs-preemptive-strike-against-russia-over-cyber-attacks
NATO is thinking about a preemptive strike against Russia in response to cyber attacks, sabotage, and airspace breaches, its top military officer said, hinting at a shift from reacting after incidents to acting ahead of them....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus–lebanon-deal-sets-new-legal-line-in-the-eastern-med-and-ankara-isn-t-loving-it
When Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s go-to envoy for tough Middle East negotiations, struck the Israel–Lebanon maritime deal in late 2022, in Nicosia of all places, a window suddenly opened. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/istanbul-implements-strict-ban-on-feeding-stray-dogs-in-urban-areas
Istanbul authorities have announced a comprehensive ban on feeding stray dogs in public spaces across the city, citing public health concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-mix-up-blamed-for-fumes-that-forced-evacuation-of-government-offices
A chemical mishap is believed to be behind the fumes that forced the evacuation of a building in Larnaca which also houses the Tax Department, after a woman reported feeling unwell. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meta-tiktok-and-other-platforms-could-pay-up-if-fraudsters-slip-through
For the first time, social media platforms like Meta and TikTok will be legally responsible if users fall victim to financial scams, following a deal reached by EU lawmakers in the early hours of Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-protests-historic-eez-deal-with-lebanon
Cyprus is waking up to what officials are calling a “historic” moment after finally sealing an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with Lebanon, a deal that had been stuck in limbo for nearly two decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pushes-for-eez-talks-with-turkey-following-lebanon-agreement
President Nikos Christodoulides called on Ankara on Thursday to engage directly with the Republic of Cyprus in talks to define their maritime boundaries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/november-newsletter-of-k-treppides-co-ltd-–-27-11-2025
A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-million-citizens-signatures-could-force-suspension-of-israel-trade-deal
The European Commission has officially registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) calling for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing alleged human rights violations by Israel. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-edges-toward-u-s-peace-deal-as-only-a-few-disagreements-remain
Ukraine says it has reached ''common understanding'' with the United States on nearly all major parts of Washington’s 28-point peace plan, signaling that Kyiv now disagrees with only a handful of issues as negotiations accelerate across multiple capitals....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-property-contracts-issued-to-deceased-owners
Cyprus lawmakers heard Tuesday that contracts for Turkish Cypriot properties have been issued to people long deceased, some of whom would be 150 years old today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/28-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-military-camp-in-occupied-assia
A 28-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot inside a military facility in the occupied village of Assia on Monday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drunk-high-and-speeding-26-year-old-kills-cyclist-in-limassol-crash
A 26-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in custody after a fatal collision in Limassol early Sunday morning, which claimed the life of a 20-year-old cyclist of Syrian descent. ...
