https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-transport-minister-among-10-facing-corruption-and-money-laundering-charges
Ten defendants, including former transport minister Mario Demetriades, are facing an extensive list of criminal charges linked to Cyprus' citizenship-by-investment programme, with the case expected to begin later this year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/race-against-time-for-cyprus-missing-as-witnesses-age-and-archives-remain-closed
Efforts to locate and identify individuals who vanished during past intercommunal violence and the 1974 invasion face an increasingly difficult timeline. Officials reported this week that vital eyewitness testimonies are rapidly disappearing as elderly sources pass away....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-frees-rapist-and-hitman-to-catch-a-bigger-fish
The individual known as ''Hamburger'', who was previously sentenced for five attempted murders and rape, received clemency after agreeing to cooperate with law enforcement. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-ocean-temperatures-shatter-records-as-massive-new-el-nino-looms
Global sea surface temperatures have officially broken all historical records for this time of year, signaling what scientists warn is a shift into "uncharted territory" for the planet’s climate system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-tragedy-premeditation-motive-and-route-under-scrutiny
A 46-year-old woman is fighting for her life in critical condition in the intensive care unit of a private Limassol hospital after being shot on Tuesday morning by her 55-year-old husband, an active police officer who then took his own life....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-officer-dead-after-alleged-murder-suicide-attempt-leaves-wife-fighting-for-her-life
A routine Tuesday morning commute turned into a horrifying scene in Limassol when a police officer allegedly shot his wife before taking his own life in what authorities are treating as a suspected murder-suicide....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-children-found-dead-inside-parked-car-in-xylofagou
A tragic incident has claimed the lives of two young children in the village of Xylofagou on Sunday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-month-old-baby-dies-after-being-rushed-unconscious-to-hospital
A 12-month-old baby has died at Limassol General Hospital after being brought in unconscious by his father in a deeply tragic incident that has shocked the local community....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-air-drama-on-cyprus-flight-ends-in-death-of-passenger
A 35-year-old man has died after a major mid-air disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester, during which passengers and cabin crew reportedly had to restrain him....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/larnaca-salt-lake-turns-bright-pink-creating-one-of-cyprus-most-stunning-summer-sights
Visitors heading to Larnaca’s Salt Lake this summer are being treated to a spectacular natural display, with parts of the lake turning a striking shade of pink....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-court-sentences-fake-psychologist-to-six-years-for-abusing-teenage-patient
An unlicensed practitioner acting as a psychologist in Cyprus has received a six-year prison sentence following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old patient....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gender-based-violence-cases-rise-in-cyprus-during-2025
Reports of domestic and gender-based violence increased across Cyprus in 2025, with support services also dealing with more complicated cases, according to figures presented by the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/energy-projects-stuck-in-limbo-due-to-political-interference-minister-says
The presence of Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou at this year’s Green Agenda forum, and what he revealed about the de facto framework governing major public contracts, understandably caused a stir. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-coach-jailed-for-sexual-offences-involving-two-minors
A 44-year-old coach has been sentenced to prison by the Limassol Permanent Criminal Court after being found guilty of sexual offenses involving two minors aged 16 and 17....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-young-women-die-after-being-pulled-from-sea-off-oroklini-beach
A summer day at the beach ended in tragedy Thursday evening when two young women were pulled unconscious from the sea off Oroklini and later pronounced dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/currents-claim-lives-of-two-somali-women-off-oroklini-coast
Two young women died after being caught in strong sea currents near the coast of Oroklini on Thursday evening, according to preliminary information from authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/why-more-people-are-travelling-for-experiences-not-just-a-break
For today's travelers, a trip is no longer simply about getting away for a few days. More and more, people are investing in experiences, personal growth, and memories that last long after they've returned home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/after-the-mafia-state-report-attention-turns-to-investor-confidence
The findings of the investigation into Mafia State, which identified potential criminal offenses involving 15 individuals and legal entities, are expected to have an immediate effect on public confidence and Cyprus’s reputation abroad....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anastasiades-linked-to-seven-potential-offences-in-mafia-state-findings
Former president Nicos Anastasiades is linked to seven potential offences in the findings of Cyprus' Independent Authority Against Corruption following its investigation into allegations contained in the book Mafia State...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/japan-s-ambassador-turns-cyprus-explorer-sharing-island-life-on-instagram
The Ambassador of Japan to Cyprus, Satoshi Iwasaki, who took up his duties in October 2025, spends his free time exploring the island and sharing his experiences and impressions on the embassy's Instagram page, sometimes with more enthusiasm than even the most well-known travel bloggers....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23-year-old-undergoes-surgery-after-stabbing-in-limassol
Police are investigating a violent incident in the Kato Polemidia area of Limassol after a 23-year-old man was found with a serious abdominal injury on Tuesday afternoon....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-s-earliest-sunrise-spot-gets-a-new-attraction-in-protaras
A newly installed landmark in Protaras is drawing attention to one of Cyprus’ most distinctive coastal viewpoints, where visitors can watch what is promoted as Europe’s first sunrise....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-dismisses-appeal-keeps-man-in-jail-over-rape-and-sexual-assault-case
A man accused of raping a woman with a mental disability, along with a series of other serious sexual offenses, will remain in custody after Cyprus’ Court of Appeal rejected his request to be released ahead of trial....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/diplomatica/cyprus-and-qatar-share-the-same-goal-stability
Diplomats are often judged not only by the positions they represent but also by their willingness to engage with the people and communities around them. Since arriving in Cyprus for his first posting on the island, Qatar’s ambassador, H.E. Yousef Sultan Laram, has made a noticeable effort to do just that, building connections, participating in some community events, and remaining accessible whenever possible.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/food-poisoning-linked-to-limassol-wedding-leaves-74-ill
Authorities are continuing to examine a large food poisoning outbreak connected to a wedding reception in Limassol after dozens of guests became ill....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zavrantonas-retrial-focuses-on-presidential-pardon-granted-to-protected-witness
Proceedings continued Tuesday before the Criminal Court in the retrial of George Christodoulou, known as "Zavrantonas," with arguments centering on the defense's request for documents related to the presidential pardon granted to the protected witness known as "Maronas."...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/judge-recuses-himself-ahead-of-high-profile-trial
A high-profile rape trial involving the suspended mayor of Paphos was briefly delayed on Tuesday before it even began, after the presiding judge asked to withdraw from the case due to potential conflict of interest concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/shots-fired-at-parked-cars-police-probe-possible-link-to-vehicle-arson
Police in Agios Theodoros, Larnaca, are investigating two violent incidents that happened only hours apart and may be connected. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-talks-wake-up-again-but-is-a-settlement-really-closer-than-anyone-thinks
Let me remind you that President Nikos Christodoulides, from the very first day of his election, threw himself body and soul into what he described as an effort to find a way to… restart the heart rhythm of the Cyprus problem through a kind of “electric shock,” so that negotiations could begin again. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/online-abuse-becoming-part-of-daily-life-for-europe-s-teenage-girls
A study presented during a conference in Nicosia has found that online abuse has become a routine part of daily life for many teenage girls across Europe, with researchers warning that cyber violence now affects girls on a massive scale....
