News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo arrested at Paphos airport over possession of untaxed tobacco products
Paphos, Cyprus. Police said two people were arrested at Paphos airport on Wednesday after being found in possession of large quantities of tobacco products for which the requisite taxes had not been paid. First…
IncidentsPolice report €10,010 stolen after scam message posing as Gesy
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said more than €10,000 was stolen from a citizen’s bank account after they received messages…
IncidentsFire chief tells parliament evacuation planning gaps and fire safety failures persist
Nicosia, Cyprus. Fire chief Nikos Longinos told parliament that serious gaps remain in evacuation planning, fire safety and…
IncidentsPolice cite insufficient evidence in Paphos mayor domestic abuse case as new documents emerge
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said insufficient evidence has been gathered to prosecute suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos over alleged…
IncidentsFormer British lawmaker Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
London, United Kingdom. Former British lawmaker Crispin Blunt has been charged with drugs offences, prosecutors said in a…
IncidentsCypriot pensioner remanded in custody in major drug case after alleged escape attempt
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 68-year-old man accused in one of Cyprus’ largest recent drug cases has been remanded in…
Incidents29-year-old arrested in Nicosia after drugs found in vehicle and during pursuit
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in Nicosia on suspicion of drug possession following a…
IncidentsPolice recover stolen property in Nicosia, three suspects remanded
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police recovered a large amount of stolen property during a search in Nicosia on Tuesday night,…
IncidentsLarnaca court postpones attempted murder trial of 22-year-old to May 4
Larnaca, Cyprus. The trial of a 22-year-old accused of attempted murder has been postponed to May 4 at…
IncidentsPolice constable detained over alleged assault on mobile speed camera driver on Paphos-Limassol highway
Paphos, Cyprus. A police constable has been detained over an alleged assault on a mobile speed camera driver…
IncidentsHouse fire in Limassol linked to damaged appliances and faulty equipment
Limassol, Cyprus. A house fire in Limassol on Tuesday was caused by damaged electrical appliances and faulty equipment,…