News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
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 the investigation into the alleged assault of his client outside Larnaca police headquarters in January. He…
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…
IncidentsFour British women remanded after 125kg tobacco seizure at Paphos airport
Paphos, Cyprus. Customs officers seized more than 125kg of tobacco from four British women at Paphos airport before…
IncidentsLarnaca businessman arrested over alleged fraud and money laundering
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 62-year-old businessman from Larnaca was arrested over alleged financial offences, including fraud, forgery, fraudulent property…
IncidentsAppeal court upholds pre-trial detention in Famagusta sexual offence case
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Court of Appeal has upheld the pre-trial detention of a Turkish Cypriot man facing charges…