News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsHigh Court rules MI5 and its staff will not face contempt proceedings over false information
London's High Court decided contempt action against MI5 or its officers would not serve the public interest, and MI5 chief Ken McCallum again apologised for "serious failures".
IncidentsPolice Seek Woman Over €800 Bank Withdrawal Fraud in Livadia, Larnaca
Police in Larnaca district are investigating how a 46-year-old man lost €800 after two women approached him outside…
IncidentsGroom and best man remanded over Limassol roundabout drifting stunt filmed at wedding
A 36-year-old groom and his 28-year-old best man have been remanded for two days over a drifting stunt…
IncidentsLarnaca Court Remands Man, 32, for Eight Days Over Suspected Drug Dealing and Cocaine Seizure
A 32-year-old Larnaca district resident has been remanded for eight days after police seized about 1.03kg of cocaine,…
IncidentsMan, 49, jailed for 13 years for killing his father in Limassol
The Limassol criminal court sentenced a 49-year-old man to 13 years in prison for the July 2025 killing…
IncidentsLondon Flight Diverted to Warsaw-Modlin After Bomb Threat, Airport Closed
A flight from London Heathrow bound for Warsaw landed unscheduled at Warsaw-Modlin after a bomb threat, and the…
IncidentsTwo arrests made in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested two people overnight in island-wide operations, stopping 498 vehicles, checking 624 people and issuing 273 traffic…
IncidentsLarnaca man, 32, arrested after police find over 1kg of cocaine and €21,100 in cash
Police in Larnaca arrested a 32-year-old suspect on Monday after searches of his vehicle, his home and two…
IncidentsCourt of Appeal upholds sentences for man who abused 10-year-old in Limassol
The Court of Appeal rejected the Attorney General's request for harsher penalties against a Bulgarian national convicted of…
IncidentsSon of Olga Vasilieva says suspect demanded €70,000 over car accident before her killing
The son of the 61-year-old victim told Limassol CID that the 43-year-old Syrian suspect sought €70,000 from her,…
IncidentsGroom arrested over wedding drifting stunt at Limassol roundabout
A 36-year-old man, believed to be the groom, is the second person detained over an online video showing…