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121. FBI urges Cyprus to use digital tech in fight against financial crime

Cyprus is facing increasing pressure to overhaul its approach to financial crime and sanctions evasion, following the release of a crucial report from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. ...

122. Welfare Services had contact with Larnaca family but found no prior reports of abuse or exploitation

123. Cyprus Customs returns stolen ancient coins to Department of Antiquities

In a significant step toward preserving Cyprus' rich cultural heritage, the Customs Department recently handed over two ancient coins to the Department of Antiquities. ...

124. The great souvla debate and other political absurdities

A representative of the hunters boldly declared that they had, under no circumstances, agreed with the police on a brief road closure. Naturally, he wondered: ...

125. Drugs, violence, and fear as Cyprus schools face growing crisis

Concerns are mounting over increasing drug use, violence, and delinquency in Cyprus' schools, with experts and officials warning that urgent action is needed....

126. Hunters roast meat, not just game, on Nicosia-Limassol highway in protest

Drivers on Sunday, expecting a smooth ride home after the Limassol Marathon, instead found themselves stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway....

127. Israeli airstrikes resume in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks

More than 400 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics....

128. Questions mount after 14-year-old's tragic fall from Trilogy Tower

The tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who fell from the 34th floor of the Trilogy complex in Limassol has left many questions unanswered, sparking intense investigations by law enforcement since early Thursday morning. ...

129. Mysterious death in Omonia: A 'Fifty Shades' game gone wrong?

A chilling scene straight out of a thriller unfolded on Thursday afternoon when a young American man was found dead in an apartment on Kolokynthous Street, Omonia,...

130. Man found dead, with hands and feet bound, and a bag over his head

A man was found dead in the Omonia area of Athens, inside the apartment where he was temporarily staying....

131. Over €1.2 billion in Russian assets frozen in Cyprus amid ongoing sanctions

In Cyprus, over €1.2 billion worth of Russian assets have been frozen, as part of Europe's broader effort to block Russian assets amid ongoing sanctions. ...

132. Thanasis' mother claims ex-coroner is key to cover-up

In a heart-wrenching update to the case of Thanasis Nikolaou, his mother, Adriana, made shocking allegations of a cover-up surrounding her son’s death, which she insists still remains unsolved. ...

133. Family business gone wrong as mother and son busted for drugs

A 21-year-old man and his 50-year-old mother found themselves in handcuffs after an unexpected visit from the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) led to the discovery of illegal substances and weapons in their Larnaca home....

134. Multiple power outages at Nicosia-Kyrenia District Court

The recurring power outages experienced on Monday at the Nicosia-Keryneia District Court have once again emphasized the inadequacy of court buildings in Nicosia and the urgent need for new judicial facilities in the capital....

135. Seven arrested in Ormideia illegal employment raid

Seven people were arrested on Thursday in Ormideia following a joint police operation by the British Bases and the Republic of Cyprus, targeting modern slavery, illegal immigration, and unlawful employment....

136. Molotov cocktails, fires, and tear gas in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The center of Athens turned into a battleground as hooded individuals began throwing Molotov cocktails....

137. Youth clash on Larnaca's Makarios Avenue, sparks police hunt

A chaotic scene unfolded on Makarios Avenue in Larnaca on the night of Wednesday, February 26, when a confrontation broke out among a group of young men. According to police reports, the incident involved individuals of Arab origin....

138. Two men found dead in Limassol office building

Two men were found dead in their beds inside an office building in the Episkopi area of Limassol on Wednesday morning, with initial police findings suggesting they succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from a charcoal fire they lit to keep warm....

139. Private company constructs power plant in Mari without permits

A private company has built key infrastructure to support the operation of a privately owned power plant in Mari without obtaining the necessary permits, according to a special report by the Audit Office....

140. Cyprus Police and Interpol hunt for source of false terror tip

Cypriot police, working alongside Interpol, are searching for the source behind a false tip that led to a dramatic anti-terror operation at Larnaca Airport....

141. Woman caught with €126,000 stashed in bathroom safe, but can’t explain why

Police are investigating the origins of €126,360 in cash found hidden in a bathroom safe at a Nicosia home, after the 33-year-old woman living there failed to provide a credible explanation for the money....

142. Death of Thanasis Nikolaou – Stavrianos’ appeal rejected

The Supreme Court Plenary has rejected the appeal of forensic pathologist Panikos Stavrianos in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou’s death....

143. Body found in Nicosia, police investigate suspicious death

Nicosia police were alerted early on Tuesday, February 18, after a body was discovered in the capital at a construction site. The call came at around 5:20 a.m., prompting immediate response from authorities....

144. Arrest of 58 individuals residing illegally in Cyprus

Yesterday, the Police conducted a large-scale operation aimed at identifying third-country nationals residing illegally in Cyprus....

145. Chief Rabbi of Cyprus discusses security issues with Chief of Police

The Chief Rabbi of Cyprus held a meeting with the Chief of Police alongside senior officials from the Cyprus Police Force....

146. Police say drug testing at stadiums is impractical

The President of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, analyzed the difficulties in implementing drug and alcohol tests at stadiums in light of the government’s new bills aimed at tackling violence....

147. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

148. Homeless man fined for breaking into Larnaca social services office

A 25-year-old homeless man who broke into a Social Services office in Larnaca to find shelter was fined €300 after pleading guilty to unlawful entry and malicious damage....

149. A week in Cyprus: Broken promises, electricity woes, and a Valentine’s Day summit?

The government keeps repeating the same promises, but according to DISY, that won’t be enough to convince the public. But why not? Repetition helps people absorb information, right? ...

150. Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

Authorities in Cyprus are working behind closed doors to investigate a threatening message sent to President Nikos Christodoulides. While details remain scarce, the President himself confirmed the threat, emphasizing that he has full confidence in law enforcement to handle the case....