News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsInvestigation into Gaza protest police brutality complaints completed, report due to attorney-general
Nicosia, Cyprus. An investigation into complaints of alleged police brutality during an October 2025 Gaza protest has been completed, with a report expected to be submitted to the attorney-general next week, sources said. Report…
IncidentsCustoms seize illegal tobacco, nicotine pouches and counterfeit goods in Ayia Napa operation
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Authorities seized illegal tobacco products, nicotine pouches and counterfeit goods during a coordinated operation on…
Incidents91-year-old injured in Latsia collision, police investigate
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 91-year-old man was injured in a road collision in the Nicosia suburb of Latsia on…
IncidentsNotam warns of possible military operations off Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula
Nicosia, Cyprus. A notice to airmen has been issued warning of possible military operations in the skies off…
IncidentsInstructions issued to prosecute suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos over alleged rape case
Paphos, Cyprus. Instructions have been issued for the criminal prosecution of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos in connection…
IncidentsWarrant issued for second suspect in assault on speed camera operator
Limassol, Cyprus. Authorities on Monday issued a warrant for the arrest of a second person in connection with…
IncidentsLarnaca court jails US man 12 years for importing 15kg of cannabis
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca permanent criminal court sentenced a 35-year-old man from the United States to 12 years…
IncidentsFamagusta court jails 51-year-old for 13 years over sexual offences against 26-year-old woman
Famagusta, Cyprus. The Famagusta permanent criminal court on Monday sentenced a 51-year-old man to 13 years in prison…
IncidentsCustoms seize cash, tobacco, drugs and animal products in checks at Cyprus crossing points
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus customs said it seized large sums of cash, tobacco products, drugs and animal goods during…
IncidentsXylofagou Big Potato statue topples in extreme weekend weather
Xylofagou, Cyprus. The Big Potato cultural landmark in Xylofagou in the Larnaca district toppled from its stand over…
IncidentsPolice arrest two in Nicosia linked to burglary and theft investigations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested a 35-year-old woman wanted in connection with ongoing burglary and theft investigations and also…