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1. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

2. Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weed-wipeout-as-authorities-seize-1-450-cannabis-products

More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....

3. Cyprus' energy landscape shifts as ENI, Total, and Kogas withdraw from blocks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-energy-landscape-shifts-as-eni-total-and-kogas-withdraw-from-blocks

The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....

4. Trump seeks approval for $1 billion arms sale to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-seeks-approval-for-$1-billion-arms-sale-to-israel

The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to approve a $1 billion arms package for Israel, including thousands of bombs and heavy-duty engineering equipment, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Monday....

5. Cyprus Airways Introduces Direct Flights To Venice

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-airways-introduces-direct-flights-to-venice

Cyprus Airways announces the launch of a new seasonal route connecting Larnaca to Venice, commencing May 30 and running through September 29, 2025, with enticing fares starting at just €86 one way. ...

6. Hunters meet with Justice Minister to discuss anti-poaching efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunters-meet-with-justice-minister-to-discuss-anti-poaching-efforts

The fight against poaching was the central topic of a meeting Monday between the Hunting Federation and the Minister of Justice....

7. Schools in Dromolaxia-Meneou face closure

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schools-in-dromolaxia-meneou-face-closure

Twelve schools in the Dromolaxia-Meneou municipality in are at risk of closure on Monday due to a strike by school staff over unpaid wages....

8. Turkey announces killing of 15 Kurdish fighters

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-announces-killing-of-15-kurdish-fighters

Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....

9. Cyprus at the heart of major criminal network bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-the-heart-of-major-criminal-network-bust

Spanish authorities are continuing their investigations into a major international criminal network involved in human trafficking and money laundering that operated across Cyprus and several European countries, according to Cyprus Police Spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou....

10. Cretan fisherman nets World War II bomber wing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cretan-fisherman-nets-world-war-ii-bomber-wing

A fisherman off the coast of Crete made an extraordinary catch this week—a 15-meter-long wing believed to be from a Junkers Ju 88 bomber, a German World War II aircraft. ...

11. Data center emissions skyrocket 662% beyond what they claim

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/data-center-emissions-skyrocket-662-beyond-what-they-claim

A analysis by The Guardian reveals that the actual greenhouse gas emissions from Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple’s data centers may be 7.6 times higher than what these companies officially report....

12. €14.7 million U.S.-backed upgrade to transform Cyprus airbase

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€14-7-million-u-s-backed-upgrade-to-transform-cyprus-airbase

The official announcement regarding the upgrade of the ''Andreas Papandreou'' airbase by the U.S. undoubtedly strengthens bilateral relations between the two countries....

13. Aegean tensions and Cyprus’ energy ambitions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-tensions-and-cyprus-energy-ambitions

While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....

14. New lending boosted by interest rates and government plans

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-lending-boosted-by-interest-rates-and-government-plans

A favorable landscape for Cypriot borrowers is taking shape in 2025, laying the groundwork for a strong year in new lending....

15. Building safety concerns prompt EAC building evacuation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/building-safety-concerns-prompt-eac-building-evacuation

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has evacuated its oldest building in central Nicosia as a precautionary measure after inspections flagged seismic safety deficiencies....

16. Trump backs Elon Musk as potential TikTok buyer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-backs-elon-musk-as-potential-tiktok-buyer

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the idea of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China's ByteDance. ...

17. 435th Squadron at Papandreou Base for infrastructure upgrade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/435th-squadron-at-papandreou-base-for-infrastructure-upgrade

An assessment team from the 435th U.S. Air Force Emergency Response Support Squadron is visiting Cyprus this week....

18. Greek companies dominate Cyprus market with expanding investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/greek-companies-dominate-cyprus-market-with-expanding-investments

In recent years, a wave of Greek companies has been making significant strides in Cyprus, investing across various sectors and expanding their reach....

19. Greek-ing the system: Trump’s Greek-American allies shape U.S. policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ing-the-system-trump-s-greek-american-allies-shape-u-s-policy

Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....

20. Trump declares immigration emergency in first act

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-immigration-emergency-in-first-act

On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump hit the ground running, signing a wave of executive actions aimed at undoing much of his predecessor’s legacy. The day was packed with bold decisions, controversial pardons, and a few unexpected twists....

21. Funeral parlors accused of paying bribes for bodies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/funeral-parlors-accused-of-paying-bribes-for-bodies

Licensed funeral parlor owners in Cyprus are raising alarm over what they describe as an alarming trend of illegal funeral homes bribing hospital workers to secure the bodies of the deceased. ...

22. Greece to launch 22 'Onassis Public Schools' in disadvantaged areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-to-launch-22-onassis-public-schools-in-disadvantaged-areas

The Greek government, in collaboration with the Onassis Foundation, is launching 22 ''Onassis Public Schools'' to bring transformative changes to public education in underprivileged areas....

23. TikTok goes dark in the US: What happened and what's next?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-goes-dark-in-the-us-what-happened-and-what-s-next

TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...

24. Cyprus Tax Department going after football clubs over unpaid debts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-tax-department-going-after-football-clubs-over-unpaid-debts

The Cyprus Tax Department is moving forward with plans to issue indictments against all football clubs in the country that have outstanding debts to the state, regardless of the size of the amounts owed. ...

25. US lifts arms ban, giving Cyprus new defense opportunities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lifts-arms-ban-giving-cyprus-new-defense-opportunities

In a landmark decision, US President Joe Biden, shortly before leaving the White House, included the Republic of Cyprus in key US security assistance programs. ...

26. ECHR tells Cyprus, ''Pay up for buffer zone property used by UN''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/echr-tells-cyprus-pay-up-for-buffer-zone-property-used-by-un

In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Cyprus to compensate a British national for the use of her house in the buffer zone by UN peacekeeping forces without paying rent....

27. TikTok faces U.S. shutdown by this Sunday: Could Europe be next?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-faces-u-s-shutdown-by-this-sunday-could-europe-be-next

TikTok, the global social media sensation with 170 million monthly users in the U.S., is set to shut down its operations in America this Sunday, Jan. 19....

28. Your Direct Path to Dubai Through IFZA

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/your-direct-path-to-dubai-through-ifza

LLPO Law Firm is proud to organise a Free Business Networking Event in Cyprus, in collaboration with IFZA Dubai (an International Free Zone Authority),...

29. A Force under pressure: Can the Police reform before it’s too late?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-force-under-pressure-can-the-police-reform-before-it-s-too-late

The government seems to be giving the Police Force’s leadership and its political supervisor some time to make meaningful changes to address both the lack of efficiency and corruption within the Force. ...

30. US sanctions hit two Cyprus-based companies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-sanctions-hit-two-cyprus-based-companies

In the latest wave of sanctions targeting entities aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, two Cyprus-based companies have found themselves under the spotlight, further deepening the political tension surrounding the ongoing conflict....

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