News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCustoms, police investigate alleged hay and animal feed trafficking linked to disease concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. The customs department, working with police, has opened an investigation into a 75-year-old over alleged illegal trafficking of hay and animal feed from the north. Authorities said the allegations remain unconfirmed. Tip…
IncidentsTwo paddleboarders rescued off Pervolia coast after being swept out to sea
Pervolia, Cyprus. Two paddleboarders were rescued off the coast of Pervolia on Friday after being swept out to…
IncidentsPolice launch land and air search for missing woman in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. Police have launched an extensive land and air operation to locate 41-year-old Kyriakoula Koutsavaki, who was…
IncidentsFire brigade reports 6.51% rise in fires and €134.6 million losses, driven by Limassol wildfire
Limassol, Cyprus. Fires increased by 6.51% last year and estimated losses rose to €134.6 million, largely due to…
IncidentsDoros Theofanous seeks reopening of murder conviction citing new affidavits challenging key witness
Paphos, Cyprus. Convicted murderer Doros Theofanous has filed an application to reopen or annul his conviction, citing new…
IncidentsDrunk driver arrested after pursuit and collisions with patrol vehicles in Aradippou
Aradippou, Cyprus. Police said on Friday they arrested a drunk driver on Thursday for multiple traffic violations after…
IncidentsSeven arrested and 91 traffic complaints filed in Thursday night police patrols
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said seven people were arrested on Thursday night for offences including driving without a licence,…
IncidentsPolice probe Emba man’s €6,860 scam involving caller posing as Revolut employee
Paphos, Cyprus. Police on Thursday said they were investigating a complaint by a 50-year-old man from Emba village…
IncidentsCyprus defence ministry awaits police findings after 13.6kg of TNT goes missing in training exercise
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said the defence ministry is awaiting police findings it hopes will conclude…
IncidentsGreek court convicts Intellexa founder and three others in personal data breach case
Athens, Greece. A Greek court on Thursday found the founder of surveillance firm Intellexa and three other people…
IncidentsRape allegation case file against suspended Paphos mayor sent to Cyprus legal service
Nicosia, Cyprus. The case file on allegations of rape against suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos was handed over…