https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/health-ministry-cracks-down-on-illegal-botox-dysport-found-in-clinics-and-salons
The Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning after unauthorized Botox and Dysport products were discovered at beauty salons and medical clinics across Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-ex-speaker-says-president-ok-d-his-role-in-golden-passport-scheme
In the ongoing saga of the golden passport scandal that rocked Cyprus’ reputation, a surprise document presented in court on Thursday added fresh intrigue to the high-profile criminal trial of former House Speaker Dimitris Syllouris....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-reinstates-abramovich-firm-to-go-after-directors-for-€25m-tax-debt
Cyprus is breathing life back into a defunct company once linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, not to do business, but to collect what it’s owed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/odysseas-michaelides-alleges-political-persecution-over-claims-against-president
Former Auditor General and now leader of the ALMA political movement, Odysseas Michaelides, says he's the target of a political conspiracy aimed at silencing him for publicly criticizing President Nikos Christodoulides....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrest-man-in-serious-sexual-abuse-investigation-involving-minors
Police are investigating a serious case of sexual abuse involving minors....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tatar-talks-tough-on-property-but-is-anyone-buying-it
Ersin Tatar can rattle his sabre all he wants, threatening ''retaliation'' and arrests over Greek Cypriot property claims in the occupied north. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aykut-defends-property-sales-in-turkish-tv-interview
Businessman Simon Aykut, accused of unlawfully selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, defended the legality of his company’s real estate dealings in a televised interview presented Monday as evidence in a Nicosia courtroom....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-hungarians-jailed-for-selling-homes-on-occupied-land
Two Hungarian nationals were sentenced to prison on Friday for their involvement in advertising and promoting the sale of homes on Greek Cypriot land in the occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/same-script-different-day-as-tatar-says-no-no-no-to-familiar-roadblocks
The much-anticipated meeting between Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ended with more disappointment than progress on Monday, as the leaders clashed over long-standing issues, and once again walked away without any meaningful breakthrough....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘they-buried-our-children-grief-and-fury-as-trial-over-hotel-collapse-that-killed-35-students-grinds-on
The trial surrounding the Grand Isias Hotel collapse continues to stir public outrage more than two years after the tragedy, which killed dozens, many of them students and teachers, during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-s-mother-vows-to-take-justice-into-her-own-hands
More than 18 years after the mysterious death of army conscript Thanasis Nikolaou, his family is refusing to let his story end in silence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-ignore-traffic-camera-fines-despite-extension
Most drivers caught by traffic cameras in Cyprus are still not paying their fines, despite repeated warnings and an extension that gave them extra time to settle the penalties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/poisoned-bonelli-s-eagle-leads-to-major-wildlife-and-weapons-seizure-in-paphos
A poisoned Bonelli’s eagle has led authorities to uncover a trove of illegal bird-trapping equipment, banned pesticides, unlicensed firearms, and dozens of protected birds, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man in the Paphos district....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-volunteer-commissioner-s-forged-letter-of-recommendation-in-court
In the latest chapter of what could rival any courtroom drama, the trial of former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis took an unexpected turn today, with a forgery scandal adding fuel to an already intense legal battle. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hungarian-defendant-admits-to-selling-greek-cypriot-land-in-occupied-areas
A Hungarian national has pleaded guilty to illegally advertising and selling Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied north, marking the first admission in a high-profile land usurpation case....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-volunteer-commissioner-admits-to-using-fake-diplomas-to-secure-job
Former Volunteer Commissioner Yiannis Giannakis admitted in court on Wednesday to using forged academic diplomas to secure his position....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/190-000-unpaid-traffic-fines-as-deadline-looms-on-march-31st
With the deadline fast approaching, a staggering 190,000 unpaid traffic fines remain unsettled under Cyprus' photocertification system. Drivers have until Monday, March 31, to pay, or they will face criminal prosecution without further delay, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines
Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/postponement-in-marios-demetriades-naturalization-case
The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia has postponed the proceedings in the naturalization case involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades and nine other individuals until April 25th....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-traffic-law-extends-deadlines-and-adds-timers
In a recent plenary session, the House of Representatives approved several key law proposals aimed at adjusting how traffic offenses are handled in Cyprus, particularly in relation to photoelectricity cameras and traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/swedish-man-to-testify-against-lawyer-and-officer-who-helped-him-escape
A 49-year-old Swedish man who managed to escape from a Larnaca clinic last December will now become a key witness for the prosecution in the trial of two individuals accused of helping him flee. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alright-but-this-is-the-last-time-says-judge-in-yiannakis-case
The Criminal Court Judge granted a final adjournment for the hearing of former Commissioner of Volunteerism....
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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-evidence-and-key-testimony-in-golden-passports-case
The trial linked to Cyprus' controversial naturalization scheme took a turn on Monday as new photographic and video evidence was introduced in court, while a police sergeant confirmed that an earlier investigation into leaked documents had been closed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-protest-demands-justice-for-tempi-tragedy-video
On January 26th, the streets of Nicosia resonated with chants of anger and demands for accountability as protesters gathered to decry what they called a "state murder and megaton cover-up." ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mohamed-salem-case-acquitted-on-naturalisation-charges
The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted most of the defendants in a case involving irregularities in the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) related to the naturalisation of investor Mohamed Salem and his family....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/top-cyprus-football-clubs-face-big-tax-bills-risking-legal-trouble
Football clubs in Cyprus are facing mounting pressure from the Tax Department to settle their overdue debts. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-upholds-government-s-right-to-reclaim-turkish-cypriot-property
In a significant ruling on January 9, 2025, the Cyprus Supreme Court upheld the State's actions to recover a Turkish Cypriot residence without the need for an eviction order. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/offside-with-the-taxman-as-football-execs-face-€35-5m-penalty-shootout
The technocrats of the Tax Department are continuing the process of finalizing indictments against football clubs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/al-jazeera-trial-kicks-off-amid-missing-witnesses-and-legal-drama
The long-awaited trial related to the Al Jazeera naturalization report kicked off today, despite the Prosecution's attempt to delay proceedings. The Court rejected the request for postponement, marking a dramatic start to the case....
