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1. Gunman opens fire on Limassol investment firm

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gunman-opens-fire-on-limassol-investment-firm

Authorities are racing to track down a gunman who opened fire outside an investment company’s offices in Limassol in the early hours of Friday, February 7....

2. Woman thrives after groundbreaking pig kidney transplant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/woman-thrives-after-groundbreaking-pig-kidney-transplant

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama resident, is enjoying a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney in a groundbreaking transplant at NYU Langone Health last month....

3. 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....

4. 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....

5. Threat against President Christodoulides under investigation

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

6. Police chase leads to arrest of 25-year-old driver (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-chase-leads-to-arrest-of-25-year-old-driver-video

A police chase in Limassol on Thursday, January 30, ended with the arrest of a 25-year-old Syrian man who attempted to evade officers during a routine patrol....

7. Deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years claims 67 lives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives

A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....

8. US and Russian figure skaters among dozens dead in mid air crash over DC

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-airlines-jet-collides-with-us-military-helicopter-leaving-dozens-dead

A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....

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. Tobacco products worth €200,000 found hidden behind bird cages (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-products-worth-€200-000-found-hidden-behind-bird-cages-photos

Members of the Nicosia CID conducted a coordinated operation today between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM....

11. 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. ...

12. Cyprus at a political crossroads: New faces, big promises, and uncertain futures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-at-a-political-crossroads-new-faces-big-promises-and-uncertain-futures

The political landscape in Cyprus is shifting, as traditional parties face growing public frustration and new figures step into the spotlight. ...

13. Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-time-s-a-charm-another-prisoner-escape-rocks-cyprus-police

It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

14. 42-year-old man arrested for child sexual abuse material

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/42-year-old-man-arrested-for-child-sexual-abuse-material

A new case of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material is under investigation by the police....

15. Powerful earthquake hits Tibet, leaving 53 dead (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/powerful-earthquake-hits-tibet-leaving-53-dead-video

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of Tibet early on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62 others. The earthquake, which struck at 9:05 a.m. local time,...

16. Investor scammed out of $58,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/investor-scammed-out-of-$58-000-in-cryptocurrency-fraud

The promise of easy profits through online investments lured a 50-year-old man into a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, resulting in the loss of $58,000....

17. Twelve dead, including two children, after bar fight in Montenegro turns tragic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twelve-dead-including-two-children-after-bar-fight-in-montenegro-turns-tragic

A gunman in Cetinje, Montenegro, killed 12 people, including two children, following a violent altercation at a bar, according to authorities....

18. Police bust alleged residence permit scam in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-bust-alleged-residence-permit-scam-in-cyprus

It started quietly, as most investigations do. Whispers of a network helping foreign domestic workers obtain fake residence permits reached the Crime Prevention Department (CPS)....

19. China rolls into the future with AI patrol bots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-china-rolls-into-the-future-with-ai-patrol-bots

Picture this: a sleek, autonomous spherical robot cruising down city streets or splashing through puddles at 22 mph, on the hunt for potential wrongdoers....

20. ChatGPT: Your new digital assistant, but don't rely on it blindly!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-your-new-digital-assistant-but-don-t-rely-on-it-blindly

Since November 2022, we’ve been living through a tech revolution that’s changed the way we get information. Imagine having a digital assistant, always ready to answer your questions in a clear, structured way. ...

21. A step closer to the Sun: NASA's historic mission (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-step-closer-to-the-sun-nasa-s-historic-mission

Why should you care about a spacecraft flying to the Sun? The answer is simple: the Sun has a direct impact on the technology we use every day....

22. Daring escape in Larnaca as Swedish fugitive breaks free from clinic (UPDATE)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/daring-escape-in-larnaca-as-swedish-fugitive-breaks-free-from-clinic

Authorities are actively searching for a 49-year-old Swedish man who escaped from a private clinic in Larnaca, where he had been under custody. ...

23. ‘Murder hornet’ successfully eradicated from U.S.

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘murder-hornet-successfully-eradicated-from-u-s

The invasive northern giant hornet, often referred to as the "murder hornet," has been declared eradicated from the United States after an intensive, multi-year effort....

24. Finland’s schools lead the charge against fake news, starting young

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finland-s-schools-lead-the-charge-against-fake-news-starting-young

In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...

25. Caught on camera? New website lets you check traffic fines

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/caught-on-camera-new-website-lets-you-check-traffic-fines

Starting January 7, 2025, drivers in Cyprus will have a new, hassle-free way to check if they’ve been caught by traffic cameras. The Traffic Department, in collaboration with the system’s contractor, is rolling out a dedicated website that will allow citizens to search for pending fines online....

26. Cyprus bank account linked to dark web ‘King of Coke'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bank-account-linked-to-dark-web-‘king-of-coke

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), known for its groundbreaking Pandora Papers revelations, has published a report exposing the activities of Mark Chikarowski—an Australian who operated under the pseudonym...

27. Dhekelia Court issues verdict in child pornography case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dhekelia-court-issues-verdict-in-child-pornography-case

A 14-year-old boy received a three-year conditional caution today from the British Bases Court in Dhekelia....

28. Brutal attack in the heart of Nicosia leaves 29-year-old man injured

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brutal-attack-in-the-heart-of-nicosia-leaves-29-year-old-man-injured

A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on the streets of Nicosia late Sunday night, as a 29-year-old Greek Cypriot man was violently beaten by a group of about 30 young men....

29. Major developments expected in 2025 for Vasilikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-developments-expected-in-2025-for-vasilikos

The year 2025 is shaping up to be pivotal for the long-delayed PV terminal project in Vasilikos, following last year’s setback caused by the withdrawal of the Chinese consortium CMC. ...

30. Commission approves €2.6 million agreement with UNDP to advance CMP efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/commission-approves-€2-6-million-agreement-with-undp-to-advance-cmp-efforts

The European Commission has entered into a €2.6 million partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

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