News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice arrest 43-year-old man in Strovolos for drink driving nearly seven times over limit
Strovolos, Cyprus. Police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit. He is expected to be taken before a court on Thursday for a remand…
IncidentsTwo arrested after restaurant bombing in Limassol old port area
Limassol, Cyprus. Police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with a bomb…
IncidentsBomb damages florist shopfront and vehicles in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. A bomb exploded outside a florist in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive…
IncidentsNine arrested in overnight police operations targeting crime and traffic offences
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said nine people were arrested overnight during operations aimed at tackling crime and traffic offences,…
IncidentsPolice in Paphos investigate suspected vehicle arson after early-morning fire
Paphos, Cyprus. Police in Paphos are investigating a suspected case of vehicle arson after a car caught fire…
IncidentsPolice probe online investment scam that cost 79-year-old man €254,679
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police are investigating an online fraud case after a 79-year-old man was conned out of €254,679…
IncidentsLarnaca police arrest two men in drugs and theft cases, seize cocaine and cannabis resin
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police arrested two men during an operation late Tuesday night, including a 34-year-old in connection with…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest eight and issue 314 traffic complaints in overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested eight people on various charges during overnight operations across Cyprus, according to a police…
IncidentsCyprus road deaths rose 10% in 2025 as EU fatalities fell 3%, European Commission data show
Nicosia, Cyprus. Road deaths in Cyprus rose by 10% in 2025 compared with 2024, preliminary figures released by…
IncidentsJustice minister says guidance to be sent on Annie Alexui deposition request
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice minister Costas Fitiris said he received a letter from Ioanna Photiou, widely known as Annie…
IncidentsDead seal found on Neo Chorio coast in Paphos; fisheries department launches examination
Paphos, Cyprus. A dead seal was found on Tuesday morning on the coast of Neo Chorio in Paphos,…