News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFoot-and-mouth disease standoff at Larnaca livestock unit after farmer refuses slaughter
Larnaca, Cyprus. Veterinary officers discovered about 50 animals at a livestock unit in Larnaca, where a farmer refused to allow their slaughter, resulting in a standoff on Saturday. Animals found at livestock unit Veterinary…
IncidentsCyprus police step up Easter patrols amid firecracker seizures and safety warnings
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have intensified efforts ahead of Easter to address juvenile delinquency and uncontrolled firework displays, bomb…
IncidentsTiger Woods released on bail after DUI arrest linked to rollover crash in Florida
Jupiter Island, United States. Tiger Woods was released from jail late Friday after posting bail following his arrest…
IncidentsPolice patrol car attacked with firecrackers near church in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police said a patrol car was attacked with firecrackers near a church in Larnaca on Friday…
IncidentsMan jailed for 15 years over kidnapping and rape of 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton
Nuneaton, United Kingdom. A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the kidnapping and…
IncidentsNicosia police officer dies in late-night crash with car in Engomi
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 28-year-old police officer died after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by a 23-year-old…
IncidentsNightclub owner targeted in shooting in Protaras; no injuries reported
Protaras, Cyprus. A 34-year-old man, reportedly the owner of a nightclub, was shot at multiple times early Saturday…
IncidentsNightclub owner targeted in Protaras shooting; no injuries reported
Protaras, Cyprus. A 34-year-old man, reportedly the owner of a nightclub, was shot at multiple times early on…
IncidentsNicosia court to decide on defence access to confidential report in Stylianos Constantinou case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district court is expected to decide by next week whether a confidential report will…
IncidentsFamagusta court jails man for seven years over drugs intended for supply
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 49-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Famagusta criminal court on…
IncidentsCyprus chamber urges legal compliance after Limassol construction floor collapse
Limassol, Cyprus. The scientific and technical chamber (Etek) on Friday urged construction companies to comply with the law…