News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsMan found with stab wounds in car in Peyia dies in hospital as Paphos police probe possible murder
Paphos police are investigating a possible murder after a man discovered in a car in Peyia on Monday evening was later pronounced dead at Paphos general hospital.
IncidentsAvakoum monastery paid over €100,000 in cash for cement, Nicosia criminal court told
A cement company CEO told the Nicosia criminal court that the Avakoum monastery paid more than €100,000 in…
IncidentsPolice deploy hundreds of officers and airport-style screening for Maccabi Tel Aviv games in Limassol
Police announced on Monday that metal detectors, online-only ticketing and a ban on flags will apply at Maccabi…
IncidentsHearing on death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou adjourned to Tuesday at prosecution’s request
Nicosia district court will resume on Tuesday the case over the 2019 suicide of a 14-year-old boy, after…
IncidentsLimassol court extends custody of Syrian man who confessed to killing Olga Vasilieva
A 43-year-old Syrian man who admitted killing 61-year-old Olga Vasilieva with a hammer will stay in custody for…
IncidentsFemale warden hurt while breaking up inmate fight at Cyprus central prison
A female warden needed hospital treatment after being hurt in a brawl between inmates in the women's wing…
IncidentsArsonists target two municipal worksites on Kanaris street in central Paphos
Two worksites in Paphos city centre were deliberately set alight early on Monday, with the acting mayor hoping…
IncidentsCar catches fire during parking attempt in Polemidia, Limassol
A car went up in flames early on Monday in Polemidia, Limassol, as its driver tried to park,…
IncidentsMotorcycle Badly Damaged in Early Morning Fire on Aglandjia Pavement
A motorcycle left on a pavement in Aglandjia, Nicosia, suffered extensive damage when it caught fire early on…
IncidentsPolice find three unlicensed teenagers driving their parents’ cars to school in Paphos district
Police checks outside lyceums in the Paphos district in late October uncovered three minors driving to class with…
IncidentsOvernight police operations in Cyprus lead to two arrests for illegal stay and 302 traffic reports
Police in Cyprus arrested two people for illegal residence and filed 302 traffic reports, including 189 for speeding,…