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1. Parents demand new schools as Larnaca classrooms overflow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-demand-new-schools-as-larnaca-classrooms-overflow

Serious pressure on Larnaca’s school system has renewed calls for immediate government action, with parents warning that delays in infrastructure planning are pushing schools beyond their limits....

2. Limassol hit by separate arson incidents during Christmas period (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-hit-by-separate-arson-incidents-during-christmas-period-video

Authorities in Limassol are investigating two separate arson incidents reported within hours of each other during the Christmas period, raising concerns about fire-related vandalism in the coastal city....

3. Bus stop set ablaze, festive decorations reduced to ashes in Aradippou

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-stop-set-ablaze-festive-decorations-reduced-to-ashes-in-aradippou

Aradippou has been left shaken by acts of vandalism that occurred on Sunday night behind the A’ Primary School, an area long regarded as a gathering point for children, families, and local residents....

4. Cyprus has a rage problem, and it’s pointed at the wrong things

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-has-a-rage-problem-and-it-s-pointed-at-the-wrong-things

Over the past week, parents in Larnaca pleaded guilty to the horrific abuse of their five underage children....

5. €75,000-a-bottle wines go up in flames in Limassol arson attack

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/€75-000-a-bottle-wines-go-up-in-flames-in-limassol-arson-attack

An arson attack on one of Limassol’s most exclusive wine bars has caused serious collateral damage, torching rare bottles worth tens of thousands of euros and sending fresh shockwaves through a case already tied to violent crime....

6. Residents of Anglisides live in fear as minors escalate violent attacks (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/residents-of-anglisides-live-in-fear-as-minors-escalate-violent-attacks-photos

Residents of the Anglisides neighborhood in Larnaca report living under constant threat due to repeated acts of vandalism and violence, largely carried out by minors....

7. December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-13-night-of-chaos-fires-and-attacks-on-police-across-three-districts-videos

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

8. Police prepare for December 13 ‘riot night’ of unrest as minors mobilize for chaos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-prepare-for-december-13-‘riot-night-of-unrest-as-minors-mobilize-for-chaos

What was once an ordinary winter night has, over the last few years, turned into an informal gathering day for youths who engage in vandalism and confrontations with the police. ...

9. Greta turns Venice green, literally (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greta-turns-venice-green-literally

The Grand Canal turned a shocking shade of green over the weekend after Greta Thunberg and her Extinction Rebellion group emptied eco-dye into the water, saying they wanted to call out world leaders for dragging their feet on climate action....

10. Christmas decorations vandalized, officials call for respect

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christmas-decorations-vandalized-officials-call-for-respect

The holiday spirit took an unfortunate hit in Larnaca this week after unknown vandals damaged and stole parts of the city’s Christmas decorations, including items from the main Christmas tree in Europe Square....

11. Police step up patrols in Amathus following reports of harassment and attacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-step-up-patrols-in-amathus-following-reports-of-harassment-and-attacks

In response to a series of complaints about harassment and assaults against women along the Amathus seafront, police have begun regular patrols of the area, local officials confirmed on Wednesday....

12. Strict punishments announced for misbehavior on school buses

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strict-punishments-announced-for-misbehavior-on-school-buses

Authorities in Cyprus announced strict and exemplary punishments for students exhibiting delinquent behavior on school buses, following a wide-ranging meeting at the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday....

13. Lakatameia Municipality condemns fourth act of vandalism in one year

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lakatameia-municipality-condemns-fourth-act-of-vandalism-in-one-year

The Municipality of Lakatameia reported Sunday that the park on Salaminos Street in Tseri has been vandalized for the fourth time within a year....

14. Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities join to repair cemeteries in buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-communities-join-to-repair-cemeteries-in-buffer-zone

A €700,000 program is under way to restore cemeteries along the Green Line, the United Nations-controlled buffer zone that divides the island....

15. Guardian of Ayia Triada: Teacher Eleni Foka’s silent resistance in occupied Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/guardian-of-ayia-triada-teacher-eleni-foka-s-silent-resistance-in-occupied-cyprus

For 23 years, teacher Eleni Foka stood as a quiet pillar of resistance in the Turkish-occupied village of Ayia Triada, where she educated the children of those who refused to abandon their homes after the 1974 invasion....

16. Vandals attack DISY offices, deface image of former President Anastasiades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vandals-attack-disy-offices-deface-image-of-former-president-anastasiades

Unknown vandals targeted the offices of the Democratic Rally (DISY) party in Limassol late Wednesday night, causing significant damage and spray-painting threatening slogans, one of which defaced a photograph of former President Nicos Anastasiades....

17. 15-year-old arrested in knife-point robbery at Limassol bakery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/15-year-old-arrested-in-knife-point-robbery-at-limassol-bakery

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a knife-point robbery at a bakery in Limassol in the early hours of June 8....

18. Man vandalizes Holy Cross Catholic Church in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-vandalizes-holy-cross-catholic-church-in-nicosia

An African man believed to be under the influence of drugs entered the Holy Cross Catholic Church in central Nicosia around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10, causing chaos before fleeing the scene....

19. Three injured in violent rampage as masked mob attacks Omonia fan club after derby win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-in-violent-rampage-as-masked-mob-attacks-omonia-fan-club-after-derby-win

About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....

20. DISY offices damaged in act of vandalism considered 'an assault on democracy'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/disy-offices-damaged-in-act-of-vandalism-considered-an-assault-on-democracy

The Democratic Rally (DISY) and the Cypriot government strongly condemned an incident of vandalism at the party’s headquarters on Pindarou Street, with both labeling the act as an attack on democratic values....

21. Tragedy in Strovolos as lambratzia celebration turns deadly

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragedy-in-strovolos-as-lambratzia-celebration-turns-deadly

What was meant to be a night of celebration and firelight turned tragic in Strovolos on Holy Saturday, when a 22-year-old man lost his life during preparations for the traditional Easter bonfire, known as the lambratzia....

22. Is the lambradja tradition a rite of youth or just lawlessness in disguise?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise

Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...

23. ''Smart'' bus stops marred by vandalism and installation blunders

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-bus-stops-marred-by-vandalism-and-installation-blunders

Controversy continues to plague the rollout of Cyprus’s new “smart” bus stops, as reports of sluggish installation are now joined by incidents of vandalism and public mockery....

24. Primary schools struggling with overcrowding, maintenance issues, and delinquency

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/primary-schools-struggling-with-overcrowding-maintenance-issues-and-delinquency

Primary schools in Larnaca city and district are facing mounting challenges that threaten students' safety, education quality, and overall well-being. ...

25. Improving education and safety: Key plans from the Minister of Education

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/improving-education-and-safety-key-plans-from-the-minister-of-education

Athina Michaelidou highlighted today the importance of a collective effort in addressing school violence....

26. Outrage in Nicosia as neo-Nazi symbols deface village buildings

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outrage-in-nicosia-as-neo-nazi-symbols-deface-village-buildings

Several buildings in the village of Deftera, located in the Nicosia district, were defaced with Nazi symbols and slogans....

27. Attempted murder charges loom over flare incident at football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-charges-loom-over-flare-incident-at-football-match

What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....

28. Young vandals cause damage at Larnaca schools

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/young-vandals-cause-damage-at-larnaca-schools

Larnaca schools are facing an ongoing challenge with vandalism, following a series of incidents on Friday, December 13, that left schools in the city damaged....

29. Florence cracks down on over tourism in historic city center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/florence-cracks-down-on-over-tourism-in-historic-city-center

As millions of tourists flood Italy’s historic cities, Florence is stepping up efforts to manage the pressures of overtourism. With concerns mounting that the high visitor volume threatens the city’s cultural heritage and livability, ...

30. US Embassy in London hit with orange paint as activists decry Trump win

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-in-london-hit-with-orange-paint-as-activists-decry-trump-win

British police arrested two men Wednesday after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on the U.S. embassy in south London to protest Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory....

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