News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsSuspended Paphos mayor questioned by police as rape and domestic abuse allegations investigated
Paphos, Cyprus. Suspended Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos spent two hours answering questions from police on Wednesday evening as investigations continue into allegations of rape made against him. Police questioning and written statement Local media…
IncidentsPEO blames oversight gaps after construction worker dies in fall in Lakatamia
Nicosia, Cyprus. PEO said it was deeply saddened by the death of a construction worker who fell from…
IncidentsPolice deport 12 after coordinated immigration checks in Paphos district
Paphos, Cyprus. Police carried out 12 deportations after coordinated immigration checks in the Paphos district on Wednesday. A…
IncidentsMotorcyclist, 59, in critical condition after crash in Famagusta district
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 59-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition at Nicosia general hospital after a road collision in…
Incidents21-year-old critically injured in 11-metre fall from roof in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A 21-year-old worker is in critical condition after falling 11 metres from the roof of a…
IncidentsCyprus Legal Service to appeal acquittal of Demetris Syllouris and Christakis Giovanis
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Legal Service said on Wednesday it will file an appeal against the acquittal of former…
IncidentsAppeals court upholds rulings in 2018 death of 10-year-old after hospital discharge
Nicosia, Cyprus. An appeals court has dismissed all appeals and upheld the court-of-first instance ruling in the case…
IncidentsCar fire in Nicosia damages two vehicles and parts of apartment building
Nicosia, Cyprus. A car owned by a 54-year-old man was extensively damaged by a fire early Wednesday in…
IncidentsPolice arrest three in nationwide overnight operations and issue 143 traffic complaints
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested three people during coordinated nationwide operations carried out overnight into Wednesday. The arrests involved…
IncidentsWoman, 19, killed and three injured in early-morning crash in Sotira, police say
Sotira, Cyprus. Police said a 19-year-old woman was killed and three other young people were injured in a…
IncidentsBusinessman released in Limassol car showroom arson case as court renews remand for second suspect
Limassol, Cyprus. A 49-year-old businessman arrested over the arson of a luxury car showroom in Limassol was released…