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1. When the prison becomes the crime headquarters

Cyprus’ Central Prisons have spent the past few years under a harsh spotlight, not because of what happens inside a normal correctional facility, but because of a string of security failures, leaked classified files, and inmate deaths that have pushed the system to its breaking point....

2. Elderly man extradited and jailed: 72-year-old at the center of cocaine network

A 72-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday by the Permanent Criminal Court in Limassol, following his conviction for involvement in drug trafficking....

3. Iran seizes Cyprus-linked oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly took control of the oil tanker Talara, owned by a Cyprus-based company, and are steering it toward an Iranian port, according to Reuters and British maritime security sources....

4. Man found with 1 kg of cocaine and nearly 9 kg of cannabis in Larnaca field

A 42-year-old man was taken into custody yesterday in connection with a significant drug seizure by the Anti-Drug Squad....

5. Authorities seize over 10,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes in two Larnaca incidents

Larnaca law enforcement and customs officials intercepted two rental commercial vehicles carrying massive quantities of untaxed tobacco products in what may be linked smuggling cases. ...

6. Cyprus emerges as key hub in UK stolen car trade

Cyprus ranks among the top destinations for vehicles stolen from the United Kingdom, a new study by Thatcham Research and the UK’s National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service shows....

7. Customs seize 13,000 cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

Customs officers at Larnaca Airport intercepted a passenger carrying a large quantity of cigarettes destined for the United Kingdom....

8. Simon Aykut admits to seizing Greek Cypriot properties in occupied Cyprus

In a major development in the trial of 74-year-old Simon Aykut, the man accused of seizing Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas, the defendant admitted to 40 charges related to the alleged misappropriation. Prosecutors have now dropped the remaining charges....

9. Man arrested at Larnaca airport with 22 kilograms of cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....

10. Priests and police caught in drug and arms ring

Greek police have dismantled a sprawling criminal network in Chania that involved not only hardened criminals but also businessmen, police officers, and even clergymen, authorities said Wednesday....

11. Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek PM, dies at 34

The funeral of Lena Samara, daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, will be held Monday, August 11, at the Church of Saints Theodoros at the First Cemetery of Athens, the family announced. She passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at the age of 34....

12. How common is heatstroke in pets?

As temperatures rise, pet owners are urged to stay vigilant about the dangers of heatstroke, a preventable but often deadly condition that continues to claim the lives of animals each summer....

13. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

14. Lakatamia land reserved for school sits idle since 1996

Nearly three decades after land was reserved for a new school in Lakatamia, the property remains untouched, prompting fierce criticism from lawmakers who say the state has violated landowners' rights and failed to act transparently....

15. 8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....

16. Lufthansa flight flew without conscious pilot for 10 minutes, report says

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Seville was left without an alert pilot for about 10 minutes in February after the co-pilot lost consciousness while alone in the cockpit, according to a report released Thursday by Spanish aviation authorities....

17. Authorities seize dangerous items in multi-agency operation in Trachoni, Ypsonas (PHOTOS)

18. Aykut family launches billboard campaign against Cyprus President

The Aykut family has taken their fight with the Cypriot government to the streets, literally. Giant billboards with bold accusations against Cyprus and President Nikos Christodoulides have appeared in Hebrew in various locations, painting the island as unsafe for Israelis and demanding justice for 75-year-old Simon Aykut, who has been jailed in Cyprus for nearly a year....

19. 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....

20. German woman accused of illegally handling Greek Cypriot property challenges arrest procedures

A German real estate agent accused of illegally dealing in Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas has challenged the legality of her arrest and search....

21. Struggling families at risk of losing homes on government-granted land

Low-income households that received state-owned land to build their first homes now face the real threat of losing their properties to lenders, according to a damning report by the Audit Office of the Republic of Cyprus....

22. Millions spent, little progress: How Government failures derailed the Paphos-Polis road project

The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...

23. 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....

24. 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....

25. Police officer arrested on multiple charges of corruption

Investigations by the CID are ongoing...

26. Over 3,100 traffic offences reported in one week

More than 3,104 traffic offences were detected and reported during traffic checks carried out by members of the police across the country from 13/01/2025 to 19/01/2025....

27. 2024: A year of change and controversy in Cyprus

2024 was a year of upheaval and drama for Cyprus, marked by significant changes, political reshuffling, court decisions, and constitutional challenges. The events listed below highlight some of the most important moments that defined the year. ...

28. Cypriot citizens linked to $75 million money laundering probe in the French Riviera

French authorities have seized about $75 million worth of real estate and luxury cars in the French Riviera as part of a money-laundering investigation involving two Russian businessmen who hold Cypriot citizenship, according to a published report on the OCCRP.org website. ...

29. Customs seizures spark confusion over 'Green Line' fuel rules

The Commissioner for Administration and Human Rights, Maria Stylianou-Lottidi, has called on the Cyprus Customs Department to urgently clarify the rules on transferring fuel from the occupied territories. ...

30. U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Maduro’s private jet

The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal activities....