News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice seize pistol and explosives found in open area in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. Police in Limassol seized a pistol and explosives after they were found in an open area in the district, authorities said on Wednesday. Officers recovered the items following a tip. Items recovered…
IncidentsLakatamia residential building evacuated after fire in elevator shaft
Lakatamia, Cyprus. A residential building in Lakatamia was evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a fire erupted in the…
IncidentsBus fire near primary school in Limassol area damages engine, driver escapes unharmed
Limassol, Cyprus. A fire broke out in a bus parked near a primary school in the Limassol area…
IncidentsSix killed, three injured in bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland; police probe possible deliberate act
Kerzers, Switzerland. At least six people died and three others were injured when a bus caught fire in…
IncidentsSchool bus accident in Ayios Epiphanios leaves 13 with light injuries
Ayios Epiphanios, Cyprus. Ten students, two drivers and one chaperone suffered light injuries in a school bus accident…
IncidentsPaphos court sentences man to two years over fatal traffic accident
Paphos, Cyprus. A 41-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday by the Paphos district…
IncidentsLebanese national held in Cyprus as Germany seeks extradition on terrorism charges
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 25-year-old Lebanese national arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges under a European arrest warrant issued…
IncidentsFormer prison director and seven others plead not guilty in Nicosia classified documents case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants pleaded not guilty on Tuesday at…
IncidentsCyprus golden passports trial involving ex-minister and firms adjourned to July 8
Nicosia, Cyprus. The trial of eight individuals and two companies, including former transport minister Marios Demetriades, over the…
IncidentsPasydy condemns attack on Limassol General Hospital A&E staff member
Limassol, Cyprus. Pasydy said a staff member in the accident and emergency department at Limassol General Hospital was…
IncidentsSirens sound in Akrotiri as residents receive security threat SMS and all-clear message
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Sirens sounded again in Akrotiri and residents received an SMS warning of an ongoing security threat.…