https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europol-in-cyprus-to-boost-fight-against-organized-crime
A delegation from Europol is in Cyprus this week, marking a key step in the police force’s push to modernize how it tackles serious and organized crime....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/citizenship-offered-for-buyers-of-homes-in-occupied-cyprus
A new proposal could give Turkish citizens the right to “citizenship” if they buy property in the occupied areas of Cyprus, according to recent reports. The plan reportedly targets a stock of 20,000 to 25,000 newly built homes, primarily in the town of Trikomo....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avlona-leader-accuses-un-of-inaction-over-new-buffer-zone-violations
The community leader of Avlona, Menelaos Savva, has reported a new incident involving unauthorized activity inside the buffer zone near the village, informing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-dams-record-overflows-as-water-levels-remain-critically-low-overall
Recent rainfall has led to the gradual overflow of some smaller dams, offering a rare but limited sign of relief. Videos shared by members of the public on social media show water spilling over at the Kafizides and Saitas dams, footage that has induced cautious optimism among residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/political-fallout-continues-over-video-linking-christodoulides-to-campaign-funds
Political fallout continues over a video that surfaced on social media allegedly linking President Nikos Christodoulides to opaque fundraising practices during his election campaign....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-patrol-turns-dangerous-when-armed-poacher-confronts-game-wardens
A 66-year-old man was arrested late last night in the Paphos district after being caught during an alleged illegal hunting incident that escalated into a serious confrontation with game wardens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mystery-at-the-russian-embassy-as-dead-diplomat-missing-tycoon-raise-alarms
Cyprus police are investigating the death of a man inside the Russian Embassy in Nicosia, a case wrapped in diplomatic restrictions and unanswered questions, as a separate search continues for a missing Russian businessman whose disappearance has drawn international attention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/a-nicosia-mansion-finds-new-life-in-the-heart-of-the-city
In the heart of Nicosia, just steps from the iconic Venetian walls, stands one of the city’s most distinctive architectural gems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-team-considers-$100-000-payout-to-every-greenlander
The Trump administration is considering offering as much as $100,000 to every resident of Greenland in a bold and highly controversial push to persuade the Arctic territory to break away from Denmark and join the United States, according to a Reuters report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-on-high-alert-as-cyprus-kicks-off-eu-council-presidency
Nicosia is under unprecedented security measures Wednesday as Cyprus officially launches its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union. The capital has been on heightened alert since early morning, with authorities rolling out months of careful planning to protect visiting dignitaries and manage potential threats....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/where-to-find-the-best-loukoumades-across-cyprus
Across Cyprus, long-standing family businesses, pop-up stands, bakeries, cafés, and community events keep the tradition of Epiphany Day loukoumades alive, many of them with recipes passed down through generations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-claims-capture-of-venezuela-s-president-after-large-scale-strikes-on-caracas
The United States has carried out what President Donald Trump described as a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela, claiming that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-arrests-and-hundreds-of-traffic-violations-recorded-during-overnight-police-operations
Police carried out another night of intensified preventive operations across urban areas, resulting in nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations, as part of an ongoing effort to curb crime and improve public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/look-up-2026-brings-rare-eclipses-blood-moons-and-a-sky-full-of-surprises
Europe is about to experience one of its most exciting years for skywatchers in decades, with rare eclipses, dramatic ''blood moons,” supermoons, and meteor showers lighting up the calendar in 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unusual-night-in-protaras-as-runaway-horse-is-spotted-roaming-the-streets-video
Residents and motorists in Protaras were alarmed on the evening of Friday, 26 December 2025, after a horse was seen moving freely through local streets without supervision....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation
Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-800-checks-in-one-night-as-dozens-caught-drinking-and-driving
Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-bean-bar-store-opens-at-the-mall-of-cyprus
Another store is added to the beloved Bean Bar chain, which has been established as a reference point for coffee lovers all around Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/a-christmas-wonderland-awaits-in-paralimni–deryneia
The Municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia is rolling out the red (and sparkly) carpet this Christmas, inviting residents and visitors to soak up the festive magic with a rich program of holiday events and themed experiences spread right across the municipality....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-cypriot-cemetery-in-occupied-lapithos-left-in-ruins
Reports from Turkish Cypriot media have drawn attention to the severe deterioration of the Greek Cypriot cemetery in the occupied town of Lapithos, where extensive damage has been documented....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-and-vietnam-sign-deal-to-cut-tax-barriers-and-boost-business
Cyprus and Vietnam took a fresh step toward closer economic ties on Monday with the signing of an agreement aimed at avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion, a move both sides say will make doing business between the two countries easier and more predictable....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-the-prison-becomes-the-crime-headquarters
Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-report-reveals-alarming-reality-of-cypriot-prisons
A new report by the CPT has reported shocking conditions in Cypriot detention facilities, following an ad hoc visit to the country in April 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-continue-flooding-roads-and-homes-across-cyprus-photos
Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....
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/business/greek-retail-giant-jumbo-heads-to-canada-with-first-ontario-stores-in-2026
Greek retail giant Jumbo is taking its next big step abroad, this time to Canada. The chain, known for its toys, home goods, and seasonal products, plans to open its first three stores in Ontario in 2026, marking its 12th market globally....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/xmas-santa-paws-cosmos-insurance-brings-christmas-magic-to-kids-and-pets-at-eleftherias-square
This Christmas, COSMOS Insurance invites children and adults to a celebration filled with love, smiles, and wagging tails....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stuck-in-traffic-nicosia-emerges-as-one-of-the-world-s-slowest-city-drives
A new report from TomTom, the navigation and mapping company, places Cyprus, represented in the index by Nicosia, at 82nd worldwide for traffic congestion in 2024. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-eu-figures-released-after-arrests-in-corruption-probe
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission secretary-general Stefano Sannino, and a senior College of Europe official were released Wednesday morning, a day after their surprise arrests in a fraud investigation that has gripped Brussels....
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....
