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31. Japanese city on high alert for toxic cat

Residents in Fukuyama, Japan, are on high alert after a cat went missing following a potentially hazardous encounter with toxic chemicals. The ordeal unfolded at a metal plating plant, ...

32. Robbery cover or money laundering saga?

A robbery in Limassol last week has taken a dramatic turn as law enforcement authorities suspect involvement in a black money laundering ring. ...

33. Police investigate possible staging in €420K robbery

In the ongoing investigation involving a 31-year-old woman and 420 thousand euros, Police spokesman Christos Andreou revealed on Tuesday's "Alpha Kalimera" show that there's still much work to be done....

34. Suspect 29-year-old admits to eight break-ins

A 29-year-old resident of Larnaca admitted to a total of eight burglary and theft cases, according to authorities. The arrest came as part of an investigation into forgery, circulation of fake documents, and attempted fraud....

35. Man in custody over indecent assault on minors

Authorities responded promptly to a complaint filed by minor girls on Wednesday afternoon, accusing an unknown man of indecent assault in a Nicosia park....

36. 31-year-old held for malicious vehicle fire

Yesterday, police in Nicosia arrested a 31-year-old resident as part of an investigation into a vehicle arson case. The incident occurred in the morning of February 27, 2024. ...

37. Suspect confesses to Thanasis' murder

In a pivotal moment at the Limassol District Court, the examination proceedings involving pathologist Dimitra Karagianni began, marking a crucial juncture in the investigation into the tragic demise of national guard soldier Thanasis Nicolaou....

38. Explosion rocks Nicosia house, injuring two (videos and images)

A powerful explosion rocked a three-story house in the Makedonitissa area of Nicosia on Tuesday night (20/2), prompting a response from police authorities....

39. Gunfire targets suspect's vehicle in Kalogeropoulos' murder trial

Authorities are investigating a report of gunfire directed at the vehicle of one of the four individuals charged in connection with the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, which occurred on October 30th in Limassol. ...

40. Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain

The Russian pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, who gained international attention for defecting to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter in August, was found dead with gunshot wounds in southern Spain last week, ...

41. Paphos: 27-year-old arrested for uploading child pornography files

Following a tip-off from EUROPOL, the Cybercrime Branch acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old individual for the alleged upload of eight files of child pornography on the internet....

42. FT: Estonia PM on Russia's wanted list

43. Pediatric cancer cases on the rise in Cyprus

Annually, approximately 42 new cases of cancer or leukemia afflict children and teenagers under the age of 19 in Cyprus, according to insights shared by Clinical Professor of Pediatrics,...

44. Cyprus sham marriage ring results in 15 arrests, 21 still wanted

In a significant development, the investigation into the sham marriage ring in Cyprus has expanded, according to Police spokesman Christos Andreou. ...

45. 15-year-old stabbed in Nicosia knife attack

Authorities are currently investigating a serious altercation involving the injury of a minor with a knife, as reported by the police. ...

46. MPs question RIK's handling of political participation in television panels

The unchecked involvement of politicians, notably candidates during election cycles, in RIK broadcasts became a focal point in the Cyprus Parliament....

47. Police arrest 34-year-old in connection with burglary investigation

Paphos police took a 34-year-old into custody on Monday in Paphos to facilitate investigations into a suspected case of apartment burglary, illegal possession of property, and possession of burglary tools....

48. 28-year-old surrenders, officers suspended

A 28-year-old fugitive, who escaped from the Lakatamia detention center on the night of Thursday, January 25th, surrendered to authorities on Monday morning, according to officials....

49. Woman clings to car hood as French Bulldog snatched in LA

A dramatic video footage emerged revealing the heart-stopping moments when a woman desperately clung to the hood of a moving car in downtown Los Angeles....

50. Late-night collision rocks Paphos: One injured, one detained

A vehicular collision shook the quiet streets of Peyeia late Monday night (29/01), leaving one driver seriously injured and another detained for illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus....

51. Arson investigation unfolds in Paphos as police apprehend suspect

Police in Paphos are actively investigating the recent arson case involving a vehicle owned by a member of the Paphos Police Department, as confirmed by Assistant Police Director of Operations, Michael Nicolaou....

52. Greek Mafia: Stolen phones expose three murders and attempted homicide

In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....

53. Three suspects in Greek mafia assassinations face prosecutor

Three suspects arrested in connection with the assassinations of two prominent members of the so-called Greek Mafia were led before a public prosecutor on Thursday....

54. Police arrested for leaking Mafia-style execution video

Two officers of the police’s motorcycle division were arrested on Monday for leaking a video showing the body of a man who was gunned down in a mafia-style execution in the Athens suburb of Neos Kosmos in the early hours of Sunday....

55. Kaili slams Qatargate probe and freemason judges in TV interview

MEP Eva Kaili, facing corruption and money laundering charges in the Qatargate scandal, vehemently defended herself in a recent interview with Italian channel Retequattro....

56. One killed, twelve injured in Israel attack

In a tragic incident in Ra'anana, central Israel, a terror attack involving stolen vehicles has claimed one life and left at least 12 individuals injured, according to emergency services....

57. ''It is, therefore, right that I resign''

I wrote in my previous article ("How the prestige of the institutions is undermined", Kathimerini, 7/1/24) that, based on the conclusion of the auditors of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority and announcements of the Audit Service,...

58. Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....

59. Highly infectious bird flu threatens seals in Antarctica

Scientists are on high alert as a virus shows ominous signs of moving between birds and mammals, sparking concerns of potential mutations in 'spillover events.'...

60. Two suspects apprehended in Larnaca, handed over to occupation authorities

Cyprus authorities have apprehended three individuals aged 46, 37, and 47, shedding light on a case involving the abduction, kidnapping, and murder of Aicha Alav and two Cameroonian suspects. The incident occurred in occupied Nicosia on December 22, 2023....