News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsThird body recovered in one day off Kyrenia as ferry search continues
Rescuers recovered a third body on Wednesday following the August 30 ferry sinking off Kyrenia, bringing the total to 26, with two passengers still unaccounted for.
IncidentsPolice call for interception law as Cyprus unveils organised crime directorate
Police chief Themistos Arnaoutis urged parliament to approve telecommunications interception legislation as police unveiled a new directorate to…
IncidentsCyprus-linked oil tanker catches fire after unmanned vessel attack near Sochi
All 23 crew members were rescued without injury after the Cyprus-linked tanker Rio was struck by unmanned vessels…
IncidentsAudit office finds years-long delays in cases against illegal Akamas venues
The audit office reported years-long delays in criminal cases against illegal Akamas venues and questioned payments for roadworks…
Incidents25th body recovered after ferry sinking off Kyrenia; three passengers still missing
A second body recovered on Wednesday brought the total to 25 following the August 30 ferry sinking off…
IncidentsTwo suspects remanded over fatal shooting of cat in Paphos
Two people aged 18 and 16 were remanded for two days on Wednesday over the fatal shooting of…
Incidents24th body recovered after ferry sinking off Kyrenia
A 24th body has been recovered off Kyrenia following the August 30 ferry sinking, with four people still…
IncidentsFood delivery driver robbed by masked group in Larnaca
A 49-year-old delivery driver was threatened with a knife in Larnaca on Tuesday night and later found his…
IncidentsFive arrested during islandwide police checks in Cyprus
Police arrested five people during patrols on Tuesday night, checking 456 vehicles and 32 premises and issuing 263…
IncidentsLebanese security forces arrest nine Syrians over planned boat crossing to Cyprus
Nine Syrians were arrested in northern Lebanon over a suspected migrant-smuggling plan to Cyprus, with each passenger reportedly…
IncidentsSenior police official testifies in suspended Paphos mayor’s rape trial
The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued on Tuesday with testimony from a senior police official,…