https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-over-alleged-fake-apartment-rental-scam
A 45-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca International Airport on Friday in connection with an alleged online apartment rental scam that police say targeted multiple people looking for housing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/plans-to-revive-abandoned-trozena-village-move-ahead-amid-debate-over-foreign-investment
The long-abandoned village of Trozena in the Limassol district is at the center of renewed debate after officials confirmed that private land in the area is being sold to foreign investors as part of plans to revive the deserted settlement....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-break-up-alleged-fake-rental-document-ring-linked-to-student-registrations
Cyprus police have dismantled an alleged forgery ring accused of producing fake rental agreements that were later used in attempts to secure student registration status in the country, authorities said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-753-candidates-enter-cyprus-parliamentary-election-race
Cyprus has recorded its highest number of parliamentary election candidates and party lists ahead of the May 24 vote, according to General Returning Officer Elikkos Elia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘mafia-state-report-lands-on-anti-corruption-authority-s-desk
Cyprus’ Independent Anti-Corruption Authority said Tuesday it has received the long-awaited final report linked to the investigation surrounding the book Mafia State but stressed that no conclusions or findings will be made public until legal and institutional procedures are completed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-at-elderly-couple-s-home-in-paphos-linked-to-military-grenade
An explosion late last night struck the residence of an elderly couple in Paphos, damaging parts of the property but causing no reported injuries....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-raises-terror-threat-level-to-severe-after-antisemitic-attack-in-london
The UK’s official terrorism threat level has been raised to severe following a violent antisemitic incident in Golders Green, alongside mounting concerns about extremist activity....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-head-of-people-smuggling-ring-arrested
Police have detained a suspect believed to be leading an organized group involved in arranging unlawful entry for foreign nationals into Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-targeted-in-street-harassment-incident-by-known-figure-in-limassol
A woman in Limassol has reported a new incident involving harassment and verbal abuse by a man already known locally for approaching people to ask for money....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/89-year-old-arrested-after-shootings-at-greek-social-security-office-and-athens-courthouse
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after carrying out two shootings in Athens on Tuesday, leaving five people injured. The incidents took place at an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos and later at the Court of Appeal on Loukareos Street....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-outrage-after-dogs-shot-in-same-village
Anger is growing in Cyprus after a series of disturbing incidents in which dogs were shot in the same village area, with animal welfare advocates warning that the situation is now becoming a public safety concern....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/fintech-hiring-heats-up
Hiring activity in Limassol’s fintech and digital assets sector accelerated this week, with two major players signaling strong demand for specialized talent....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-quietly-shifts-its-defense-west
When President Christodoulides announced last week on X that the first Cypriot candidate had been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy, the news may have looked like a simple milestone. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/genikes-insurance-distinctions-at-the-5th-digital-finance-awards-2026
Genikes Insurance excelled at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, an institution that highlights digital innovation in the financial sector of Greece and Cyprus. The Company was distinguished in important thematic categories, confirming its steady investment in digital transformation and in improving the experience of customers, partners, and employees....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-300-traffic-violations-recorded-on-the-island-in-one-night
More than 300 traffic violations were recorded in a single night as police carried out coordinated patrols across urban areas on Sunday, highlighting ongoing concerns over road behavior and public safety....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/panic-at-white-house-dinner-as-armed-attacker-breaches-security
A gunman armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner late Saturday, triggering panic inside the ballroom and a swift response from law enforcement that left one agent injured and the suspect in custody....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cysec-withdraws-license-from-asset-management-firm
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) officially withdrew the operational license of Kronstadt Asset Management Ltd during its board meeting on March 9, 2026. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cablenet-and-cybersift-a-partnership-to-deliver-simple-intelligent-cybersecurity-for-businesses-in-cyprus-of-every-size
Cablenet, one of Cyprus's leading telecommunications providers, announces a strategic partnership with CyberSift, the Malta-based global cybersecurity specialist, through two exclusive events, for business clients, in Nicosia and Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/significant-distinctions-for-eurolife-at-the-5th-digital-finance-awards-2026
With an impressive presence at the 5th Digital Finance Awards 2026, Eurolife reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in digital transformation, demonstrating that genuine innovation translates into experiences that make insurance more immediate, easier, and more human....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/wizz-air-now-flies-to-madrid
Wizz Air announces the expansion of its route portfolio in Larnaca with the addition of two routes to Athens and Madrid, as well as planned frequency increases on its routes to Barcelona, Thessaloniki and Yerevan, further strengthening connectivity between Cyprus and major European destinations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/livestock-farmers-protest-over-animal-culling
Livestock farmers from across Cyprus took to the roads on Thursday, staging a protest in the Rizoelia area of Larnaca over government handling of animal disease outbreaks and culling policies....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lane-closures-and-road-works-planned-on-nicosia–limassol-highway-next-week
Drivers using one of Cyprus’ busiest highways should brace for delays over the coming days, as roadworks and maintenance projects are set to take place on sections of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/support-for-14-year-old-girl-and-baby-after-alleged-rape
Authorities in Cyprus say support measures are being put in place for a 14-year-old girl who gave birth after an alleged rape, along with her newborn baby, in a case that has deeply concerned the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom-holding-corp-acquires-chessbase-a-market-leader-in-chess-software-data-and-content
NEW YORK CITY, NY / April 16, 2026 / Freedom Holding Corp., the international investment and technology company, has announced the acquisition of ChessBase, one of the world's oldest and largest platforms specializing in chess software, analytics and database solutions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-taxpayers-fund-upgrades-to-cyprus-military-bases
US taxpayer money is being funneled into upgrading key military bases in Cyprus in a move that strengthens the island’s growing role as a safe haven and humanitarian hub in the eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-law-clears-the-way-for-dash-cams-on-cyprus-roads
Cyprus has introduced legislation that regulates the use of dashboard cameras in vehicles, establishing clear conditions for their installation and operation. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/violent-prison-attack-leaves-22-year-old-inmate-hospitalized
A 22-year-old prisoner was injured on Friday evening following an attack inside the Central Prisons in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/freedom24-wins-three-global-banking-finance-awards-2026-for-tradernet-and-neo-compliance
Freedom24, part of Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FRHC), has been named a winner in three nominations of the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Awards, securing recognition for both its proprietary trading platform Tradernet and its AI-driven Neo Compliance framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/body-found-on-akamas-coast-leaves-authorities-searching-for-answers
Authorities were mobilized in the early hours of Easter Monday after the body of an unidentified man was discovered along the remote coastline of Akamas, prompting a large-scale investigation that remains ongoing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/announcement-new-leadership-appointments-at-k-treppides-co-ltd
The Management of K. Treppides & Co Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors, Principals and Senior Leaders to the Board of Directors and the Board of Management, effective 1 April 2026. ...
