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18 June, 2026
 

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1. Five headed for trial as manhunt continues in Larnaca street violence case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-headed-for-trial-as-manhunt-continues-in-larnaca-street-violence-case

Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....

2. Elite 60-officer strike force to report directly to Justice Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-60-officer-strike-force-to-report-directly-to-justice-minister

At a time when organised crime appears to be gaining momentum, particularly in Larnaca and Limassol, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is moving ahead with the creation of a new elite special unit, a task-force style strike team that will report directly to the Minister of Justice....

3. Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

4. Scandal deepens in socialite crime ring case as family returns to court

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-deepens-in-socialite-crime-ring-case-as-family-returns-to-court

The scandal surrounding a 37-year-old businesswoman and socialite at the center of a suspected organized crime ring in Cyprus took a darker turn this week, with her parents and brother once again brought before the Nicosia District Court....

5. Four suspects plead guilty in murder of Dimitris Andronikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-suspect-plead-guilty-in-murder-of-dimitris-andronikos

Key figures in the criminal ambush of Dimitris Andronikos, known as ''Dimitroui,'' admitted guilt today in Nicosia’s Court of Cassation, marking a significant development in the case. ...

6. Convict arrested in connection with ''Dimitroui'' attempted murder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/convict-arrested-in-connection-with-dimitroui-attempted-murder

Authorities have arrested a tenth suspect in connection with the attempted murder of Dimitris Andronikos, known as ''Dimitroui,'' which occurred at noon on April 23 on the Palaichori - Anthoupoli road. The suspect is reportedly an inmate at the Central Prison....

7. Nicosia stabbing sparks migration debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-stabbing-sparks-migration-debate

Debate over crime and migration in the Republic of Cyprus was renewed this week following a video showing the moment a young man was killed in downtown Nicosia as well as statements by officials regarding foreigners on the island...

8. Protection rackets behind Engomi shooting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/protection-rackets-behind-engomi-shooting

Police are still looking for a main suspect in the Engomi shooting, while reports suggest the incident took place amid disputes over protection rackets...

9. Engomi shooting suspect turns himself in

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-extremely-critical-after-engomi-shooting

One of two prime suspects in the Engomi shooting has been arrested, with two local men already in custody and the Syrian gunshot victim still in extremely critical condition...

10. Larnaca protection racket moves to trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-protection-racket-moves-to-trial

Two men have been arrested so far on money extortion and racketeering charges in connection with a case of mafia protection in Larnaca...

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