https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nba-star-chauncey-billups-allegedly-part-of-$7m-mafia-poker-scam
For those who aren’t familiar with the NBA, Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer who won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. He’s currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/crystal-meth-and-cannabis-busts-net-five-arrests-in-cyprus
Cyprus police have dealt a double blow to drug trafficking this week, arresting five suspects in Larnaca and Limassol and seizing significant quantities of crystal meth and cannabis in two coordinated operations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-s-new-local-authority-hailed-as-early-success-of-government-reform
Fifteen months after Cyprus rolled out its sweeping local government reform, Limassol’s new district authority is being held up as one of the early success stories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-extends-commitment-to-women-s-football-with-uefa-partnership-through-to-2030
Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, announces the extension of its successful UEFA partnership, continuing its ongoing journey with the UEFA Women’s National Team to 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tattoo-artists-stuck-in-legal-limbo-as-cyprus-struggles-to-regulate-studios
A Cypriot tattoo artist’s efforts to formally register in the country’s official registry of apprentice tattooists and body piercers have exposed significant gaps in the nation’s regulatory framework....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/11-arrested-in-larnaca-construction-raid-over-undeclared-work
Authorities detained 11 people on Wednesday after they were discovered working illegally at a construction site in Larnaca District. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reaches-for-the-stars-joins-european-space-agency-as-associate-member
Cyprus formally joined the European Space Agency (ESA) as an Associate Member this week, a move hailed by officials as a milestone in the island nation’s growing role within Europe’s space and technology landscape....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/prison-ceos-and-billion-euro-blunders
We’re the only country where prisoners run legitimate business ventures, and we even pay guards to watch over them and give extra ''security'' for their little enterprises. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-greek-connection
With the investigation into the execution-style murder of football manager Stavros Demosthenous still unfolding, a new development is adding weight to growing concerns over organized crime in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/second-helicopter-part-reportedly-falls-during-national-guard-training-in-paphos
A second part reportedly detached from a National Guard helicopter during a training exercise in Paphos on Wednesday, according to information obtained by Kathimerini. Officials have not yet confirmed the incident....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/at-mackenzie-beach-the-party-never-ends-and-neither-does-the-tax-evasion
An internal audit has raised serious concerns over how Cyprus’s Tax Department handled suspected tax evasion at bars and restaurants along Mackenzie Beach in Larnaca, finding what officials described as a “troubling pattern of leniency” toward businesses with known irregularities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/justice-minister-foreign-crime-gangs-taking-root-in-cyprus
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis said Wednesday that Cyprus is facing a new kind of organized crime, one that’s being brought in from abroad, as authorities continue investigating the killing of businessman Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol last week....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-s-new-cyprus-envoy-khassim-diagne-arrives-on-the-island
The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to officially begin his duties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-hospital-that-heals-with-both-science-and-soul
Greece has officially opened its first ''smart hospital,'' marking a major milestone for the country’s public health system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-caught-smuggling-cocaine-in-bra-and-underwear-at-larnaca-airport
Police seized more than half a kilo of cocaine at Larnaca airport on Monday, arresting a 23-year-old woman who allegedly tried to smuggle the drugs into Cyprus by hiding them on, and inside, her body....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-dramatic-water-shortage-as-dam-levels-drop-to-11
Cyprus is facing a worsening water crisis, with dam reserves down to just 11% of capacity, about 33 million cubic meters, compared to 27% last year, officials told Parliament’s Agriculture Committee on Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-cyprus-wins-22-awards-at-the-cyprus-responsible-business-awards-cyprus-customer-excellence-awards-2024
Lidl Cyprus was distinguished with 22 awards at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2024 and Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024, confirming its steady path as a model of responsible entrepreneurship, social contribution and customer-centric strategy....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/coral-cyprus-shell-licensee-supported-the-event-cyprus-beacon-of-faith-and-freedom
Coral Cyprus (Shell Licensee), with deep respect and emotion, proudly supported as sponsor the event held in honour of the heroes of Mesaoria, entitled ''Cyprus - Beacon of Faith and Freedom,'' which took place on 16 October 2025 at the square of the Cathedral of Apostle Barnabas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/big-shake-up-coming-for-cyprus-taxi-industry
Major changes are coming to Cyprus’ taxi industry, with the government preparing a sweeping reform aimed at cleaning up a system long plagued by unfair practices, illegal operators, and inconsistent pricing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/massive-cybercrime-network-exposed-after-draining-hundreds-of-greek-bank-accounts
Authorities are unraveling what prosecutors call the nation’s most extensive cyberfraud operation, accused of siphoning funds from hundreds of online bank accounts through a sprawling network of coordinated scams....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wizz-air-announces-new-route-from-larnaca-to-bratislava
Wizz Air is delighted to announce the launch of a new route connecting Larnaca and Bratislava, starting January 12, 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/columbia-hospitality-welcomes-areti-kontou-as-director-of-hr-operations
Columbia Hospitality, the Hospitality Division of Schoeller Holdings Ltd, has announced the appointment of Areti Kontou to its executive team as Director of HR & Operations, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/priceless-napoleon-era-jewels-stolen-in-louvre-heist
In a daring daylight robbery on Sunday, October 19, 2025, thieves infiltrated Paris's Louvre Museum and seized several priceless pieces from the French crown jewels collection. The heist occurred around 9:30 a.m., just before the museum opened to the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-eye-rolls-royce-dashcam-for-clues-in-stavros-demosthenous-murder
Limassol police are working around the clock following the murder of 49-year-old football agent Stavros Demosthenous on Oct. 17, in front of his 18-year-old son....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-underworld-no-longer-plays-by-the-rules
Organized crime now operates without fear or restraint. The murder of businessman and sports official Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol on the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, makes that painfully clear....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€50-million-could-flow-to-consumers-as-cyprus-moves-to-tax-renewable-energy-giants
Cyprus is considering a controversial move to tax unexpected profits from private renewable energy companies, a measure aimed at funneling millions into programs that could ease the burden on consumers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/call-centre-cyprus-wins-silver-award-at-the-cyprus-customer-excellence-awards-2025-—-for-the-second-consecutive-year
We are proud to announce that our Call Center Cyprus, part of Infocredit Group has been honoured with a Silver Award in the “Best Contact Centre” category at the Cyprus Customer Excellence Awards 2024....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/yet-another-private-clinic-to-open-in-cyprus
Cyprus’s private healthcare sector continues to grow, with plans underway for a new clinic in the heart of Strovolos. The Environmental Authority has approved the construction of the Phoenix Medical Center, owned by PSV Phoenix Holdings LTD, signaling continued investor confidence in the sector....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-contractors-same-delays-in-cyprus-public-works
The Auditor General’s latest report on public construction projects has confirmed what many in Cyprus already suspected: major public works are often delayed, and a small number of contractors dominate the market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stress-tests-for-cyprus-digital-infrastructure-reveal-gaps-in-cyber-and-technical-resilience
Cyprus’ digital infrastructure is under pressure as a wave of cyberattacks and technical failures exposes vulnerabilities in both security and operational resilience. Experts warn that recent incidents bear signs of cyber espionage, not just crime....
