News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsNational guard soldier remanded over alleged assault in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 19-year-old national guard soldier has been remanded in custody for three days after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old recruit during an altercation in the Yeroskipou coastal area. The younger soldier was taken…
IncidentsNicosia court seeks prosecution clarifications on withheld prison case documents
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia criminal court on Tuesday said it would not rule on the admissibility of evidence…
IncidentsTechnical fault delays CyAlert warning during Larnaca district wildfire
Larnaca, Cyprus. A technical fault delayed the delivery of a CyAlert emergency warning during Monday’s wildfire in Larnaca…
IncidentsPolice release photos of suspects after AEK Larnaca-Beitar Jerusalem clashes
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police on Tuesday released photographs of individuals wanted in connection with violence before the July 23…
IncidentsFirefighters battle blaze in Pyrgos area of Limassol
Pyrgos, Cyprus. A fire has been burning in the Pyrgos area of Limassol since 10.30am on Tuesday, with…
IncidentsAyia Anna leader blames defence ministry over firing range wildfire
Ayia Anna, Cyprus. The head of the Ayia Anna community has blamed the defence ministry for Monday’s wildfire,…
IncidentsCar crash in Ayia Napa damages gas cylinder, causing leak
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A car crash in the early hours of Tuesday damaged a gas cylinder and caused…
IncidentsPolice arrest 16 in overnight operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 16 people during overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime, maintaining public…
IncidentsFrance faces fourth major heatwave as Bordeaux wildfire burns 42,000 hectares
Bordeaux, France. France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday as high temperatures…
IncidentsFire crews remain on alert after Ayia Anna wildfire
Ayia Anna, Cyprus. Firefighting crews remained on high alert overnight following Monday’s large wildfire, with ground forces monitoring…
IncidentsPaphos mayor’s trial continues behind closed doors
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued before the Permanent Criminal Court in Paphos,…