News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFirefighters attacked with stones while extinguishing blaze in Polemidia
Limassol, Cyprus. Firefighters came under attack on Sunday afternoon while extinguishing a fire on a heap of wood and waste material in Polemidia, Limassol. A fire truck was damaged, and no injuries were reported.…
IncidentsPart of old town Nicosia building used as car park collapses on Apollonos street
Nicosia, Cyprus. Part of a building in the old town of Nicosia used as a car park collapsed…
IncidentsPolice arrest four and report 372 for traffic violations in overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested four people and reported 372 individuals for traffic violations during overnight operations aimed at…
Incidents31-year-old arrested after motorcycle theft and assault in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Paphos.…
IncidentsLimassol district forest fires were deliberately set, fire brigade spokesman says
Limassol, Cyprus. Two fires in forested areas of the Limassol district were deliberately set, fire brigade spokesman Andreas…
IncidentsRussian technology reported in Shahed drone that struck RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Reports on Sunday said an Iranian-made Shahed drone that struck the UK’s Akrotiri air force base…
IncidentsCyprus police seize parcel containing 6.72kg of cannabis sent to island address
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police said their drug squad YKAN seized a parcel addressed to Cyprus containing more than…
IncidentsCyprus maintains increased policing of critical infrastructure, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police are continuing increased policing of critical infrastructure, spokesperson Vyron Vyronos said on Saturday, adding…
IncidentsLebanese man wanted in Germany arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 25-year-old Lebanese man wanted under a German arrest warrant was arrested on terrorism charges at…
IncidentsTwo police officers injured during arrest of 37-year-old suspect in Larnaca parking lot
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two police officers were injured on Friday night during an attempt to check a 37-year-old suspect…
IncidentsGreek Cypriot diver dies after rescue near Zenobia shipwreck off Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A Greek Cypriot diver died after being found in distress near the Zenobia shipwreck off the…