News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice warn public about social media job scam messages
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police on Tuesday warned the public about scam messages on social media in which a company falsely promises jobs with high financial rewards. Authorities said the messages aim to deceive recipients and…
IncidentsFamily of ex-Uralkali head demands new probe into death in Cyprus, seeks to block burial
Limassol, Cyprus. The family of Vladislav Baumgertner, former head of Russian fertiliser giant Uralkali, has demanded a new…
IncidentsAutopsy finds 25-year-old died from multiple injuries after motorbike crash in Aglandjia
Nicosia, Cyprus. An autopsy found that 25-year-old Tsamisias Christos Tsangaridis died from multiple and extensive injuries sustained in…
IncidentsTwo more teens arrested over Larnaca burglary involving guns, cash and safe
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police said on Tuesday they arrested two further suspects, aged 17 and 18, in connection with…
IncidentsFire service reports 184 calls in a week, with multiple blazes linked to electrical faults
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire service said it responded to 184 calls for assistance in the week leading up…
IncidentsRussell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in London
London, United Kingdom. British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to two additional charges…
IncidentsAvakoum monastery monks’ case postponed again; next hearing set for May 27
Nicosia, Cyprus. The court case involving Avakoum monastery monks Nektarios and Porfyrios was postponed again on Friday and…
IncidentsTractor overturns in Tremithousa area of Paphos, injuring driver
Paphos, Cyprus. A person was injured on Monday afternoon in the Tremithousa area of Paphos after the tractor…
IncidentsTwo teens arrested over Kornos burglary involving hunting rifles and €72,950
Kornos, Cyprus. Two teens aged 18 and 17 were arrested on Monday night in connection with a house…
IncidentsSix arrested as police crack down on crime and traffic offences during overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested six people overnight for offences including illegal possession of drugs, burglaries and theft, drink…
IncidentsFire at abandoned storage facility in Ayios Dhometios to be investigated on Tuesday
Nicosia, Cyprus. A fire broke out on Sunday night at an abandoned storage facility in Ayios Dhometios, and…