https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/22-million-users-cut-off-as-europe-s-largest-piracy-ring-busted
In a sweeping operation spanning multiple countries, Italian police dismantled a massive illegal streaming network that served more than 22 million users across Europe. Dubbed ''Operation Takendown''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-anti-corruption-authority-s-major-investigations-near-completion
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority of Cyprus is making waves as it tackles high-profile investigations into alleged corruption, including the controversial ''gold passports'' scheme, claims of a ''state mafia,'' and other issues....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-intensifies-probe-into-ex-president-anastasiadis-in-golden-passports-scandal
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority is intensifying its probe into former Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiadis about alleged corruption in the “golden passports” scheme, as detailed in journalist Makarios Drousiotis’s book 'Mafia State', Politis newspaper reported....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-organized-crime-sweep-in-nicosia
A significant operation targeting organized crime began early Wednesday morning, October 30, in the Nicosia district. Authorities, including the Nicosia Crime Investigation Unit, the Crime Prevention Squad, and canine units, have mobilized for the extensive crackdown....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/avvakoum-monks-counterattack-with-book-church-the-mafia-state-of-cyprus
Monks deposed in connection with the Avvakoum scandal are preparing to fight back with a forthcoming book titled 'Church - The Mafia State of Cyprus'...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crystal-balls-barbed-wire-and-other-cypriot-delights
Christodoulides insists that we’ll soon have “some developments on the Cyprus issue.” Watch out—when we least expect it, there might just be some progress, and the President will be hailed as a visionary, maybe even earning the title of a posthumous prophet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-authorities-warn-of-turkish-mafia-s-espionage-risk
A confidential report authored by Greek security authorities charting the activity of the Turkish mafia in Greece has issued a stern warning about the risk of its being used as a tool by secret services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-speaks-out-on-cyprus-solution-corruption-and-political-ties
In one of his most candid interviews to date, former President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the Cyprus problem and the talks held in Crans-Montana with Marina Economides in "K". ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-police-reopen-mafia-cases-after-engineer-s-execution-in-athens
In the wake of last week’s brutal execution of 54-year-old engineer Panagiotis Stathis who was gunned down outside his Athens office in Psychiko, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breakthrough-in-dimitroui-attempted-murder
Investigations into the attempted murder of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, known as ''Dimitroui,'' are underway in Pervolia following an incident on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, on the Paleochori - Anthoupoli road....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrests-made-in-dimitroui-attempted-murder
Law enforcement authorities have made significant progress in the case of the attempted murder of 34-year-old Dimitris Andronikou, also known as ''Dimitroui,''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-files-€2m-defamation-lawsuit-against-author
Former President Nicos Anastasiades has taken legal action against Makarios Drushiotis, alleging defamation stemming from claims made in the books ''Mafia State'' and ''The Gang.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/greece-s-dual-reality-of-law-and-mafia-rule
Maybe we don’t understand how much everything around us seems to be losing its momentum and cheapening, and I hope we don’t suddenly......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mafia-state-author-stands-firm-i-can-back-up-every-word-with-evidence
Makarios Drousiotis, author of the book ''Mafia State,'' testified before the Anti-Corruption Authority under Gabrielle Louise McIntyre, with his session lasting a full four hours....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poker-twist-in-ongoing-armed-robbery-probe
Police authorities are intensifying their investigations into the gangster robbery that unfolded on Wednesday night in Agios Georgios Alamanos, Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicos-anastasiades-welcomes-investigation-into-allegations
In a written statement, former President Nicos Anastasiades welcomed the opening of the investigation into what he termed as "false and unsubstantiated allegations" contained in the book ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-hits-alexoui-murder-and-the-enigmatic-escape-via-mount-athos
In the world of crime, an international expatriate group with ties to the former USSR is making headlines. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-stolen-phones-expose-three-murders-and-attempted-homicide
In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-suspects-in-greek-mafia-assassinations-face-prosecutor
Three suspects arrested in connection with the assassinations of two prominent members of the so-called Greek Mafia were led before a public prosecutor on Thursday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrested-for-leaking-mafia-style-execution-video
Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece
New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/t-c-leader-faces-bribery-scandal-involving-former-turkish-vp
Reports and a leaked audio document are causing a stir in the Turkish Cypriot community, suggesting that Fuat Oktay, former Turkish vice-president handling the Cyprus file for Ankara, received a $50 million bribe from the late...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-corruption-probe-targets-former-president-anastasiades
In a pivotal move, the Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated an investigation into corruption allegations surrounding former President Nicos Anastasiades, prompted by revelations in the book "Mafia State" authored by journalist Makarios Droussiotis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-investigation-nears-trial-as-tensions-escalate
Limassol CID's investigation into the October 30 murder of 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos is nearing completion, with the case file expected to be filed for trial by the Criminal Court next Thursday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-200-ndrangheta-s-members-sentenced-to-2-200-years
In a historic ruling following one of Italy's largest mafia trials, more than 200 'Ndrangheta gang members received sentences totaling over 2,200 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-corruption-authority-probes-allegations-against-former-president
The Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has initiated an investigation based on the claims made in the book ''Mafia State'' by journalist Makarios Droussiotis, which exposes allegations of corruption against former President Nicos Anastasiades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-suspect-arraigned-in-kalogeropoulos-murder
In a court session at 11:30 on Friday morning (10/11), the third person apprehended in connection with the brutal murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos faced the Limassol District Court. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/an-uneasy-calm-hangs-over-cyprus
Police in Cyprus are on high alert after two deadly attacks last week that targeted prominent figures in the island’s underworld. The killings have raised fears of a new wave of violence between rival gangs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unraveling-the-mystery-of-kalogeropoulos-execution
Two suspects, aged 41 and 44, were arrested in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which took place in the coastal area of Germasogeia. Limassol CID investigators apprehended the suspects, believing that the 41-year-old suspect served as both the motorcycle's driver and the shooter who fired at Kalogeropoulos with a pistol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/arrests-made-in-mafia-murder-of-thanasis-kalogeropoulos
In a shocking turn of events surrounding the mafia murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on Monday, October 30th, on the Amathus beach boulevard in Limassol, authorities have apprehended two Greek Cypriots, aged 41 and 44....