News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsSecurity threat at UK Akrotiri air force base declared over after morning sirens
Akrotiri, Cyprus. A security threat declared at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base was reported to have passed shortly before 10.15am. Sirens sounded shortly before 10am, and local residents were advised to remain…
IncidentsAir Haifa flight from Larnaca to Tel Aviv placed in holding pattern after Israel attack alerts
Tel Aviv, Israel. An Air Haifa flight travelling from Larnaca to Tel Aviv was placed in a holding…
IncidentsCyprus seeks clarification after Italy seizes truck carrying millions of detonators reportedly bound for Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot authorities are seeking urgent clarification after Italian officials seized a truck carrying more than 10…
IncidentsPaphos mayor case file returned to police for further investigation, Law Office sources say
Paphos, Cyprus. The case file concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos has been returned to the police from…
IncidentsTraffic checks lead to 121 complaints and three arrests, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said wide-scale traffic checks on Thursday night resulted in 121 traffic complaints, including three arrests…
IncidentsOvernight fires destroy house in Yeri and car in Peristerona, police investigations ongoing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two fires were reported overnight, destroying a house in Yeri and a car in Peristerona. Police…
IncidentsSecurity threat at UK Akrotiri air force base declared over minutes after announcement
Akrotiri, Cyprus. A security threat announced at the United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base shortly before 4.30pm was…
IncidentsFourth suspect arrested over Limassol assault case
Limassol, Cyprus. Police arrested a 23-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon in connection with an assault against a 46-year-old…
IncidentsSecurity alert issued and lifted in Akrotiri after reports of ongoing threat
Akrotiri, Cyprus. Sirens sounded on Thursday and residents in Akrotiri received SMS alerts warning of an ongoing security…
IncidentsLarnaca-Ayia Napa highway to close for two hours for fatal crash reconstruction
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca-Ayia Napa highway will be closed for two hours on Thursday evening for the reconstruction…
IncidentsExtension cable blamed for house fire in Pano Polemidia
Pano Polemidia, Cyprus. A plugged-in extension cable caused a house fire on Wednesday night in Pano Polemidia, Limassol,…