Establishment of the Department for Combating Organized Crime in Cyprus
December 4, 2025
The Minister of Justice, Marios Harchiotis, announced the establishment of the Department for Combating Organized Crime in Cyprus, similar to that in Greece. The announcement was made during a visit by the Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, to Cyprus. The new department is expected to operate as the Cypriot FBI and aims to combat organized crime. Both ministers also discussed topics related to the European Union and collaboration between the two countries. The establishment of the Department is part of a broader effort to strengthen Cyprus-Greece relations.