News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsRussia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorist facilitation
Moscow, Russia. Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that Ukrainian spies used the messaging platform to organise attacks inside the country. Telegram responded with…
IncidentsTwo homes saved as wildfire near Choletria brought under control
Choletria, Cyprus. Two homes were saved after firefighters brought a wildfire under control near the community in Paphos…
IncidentsLarnaca businessman remanded over alleged €12 million property fraud
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 62-year-old businessman was remanded for four days by Larnaca District Court on Wednesday in connection…
IncidentsLawyer seeks response over Larnaca police headquarters assault investigation
Larnaca, Cyprus. Lawyer Alexandros Clerides has given authorities five days to provide a full and reasoned response on…
IncidentsMan arrested after Limassol scooter crash leaves rider critically injured
Limassol, Cyprus. A 20-year-old man was arrested late on Tuesday after allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic…
IncidentsFirefighters rescue two after Famagusta collision and contain Ayios Dometios factory blaze
Ayios Dometios, Cyprus. Firefighters rescued two people from vehicles following a collision in Famagusta district and brought a…
IncidentsTwo arrested after suspected duty-free tobacco seizures in Limassol and Nicosia
Limassol, Cyprus. Customs officers seized large quantities of suspected duty-free tobacco products in separate operations in Limassol and…
IncidentsCyclist, 63, dies after collision with car in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 63-year-old cyclist died after his bicycle collided with a car at a junction in Nicosia…
IncidentsThree arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three people were arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus on Tuesday as officers continued coordinated…
IncidentsNATO intern accused of espionage kept in Belgian pretrial custody
Mons, Belgium. A Canadian woman of Chinese origin accused of espionage while working as an intern at NATO’s…
IncidentsNational Guard appoints investigator into Kalo Chorio firing range fire
Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. The National Guard on Tuesday appointed Brigadier General Savvas Stefanou as criminal investigator to examine…