News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsForeign worker dies after fall at Nicosia construction site
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 43-year-old foreign national died on Tuesday after falling while working on an apartment building under construction in the Lakatamia area of Nicosia. Incident and emergency response Colleagues reportedly tried to take…
IncidentsSuspended Paphos mayor rejects allegations, calls claims an organised smear campaign
Paphos, Cyprus. Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos said on Tuesday that allegations of embezzlement and administrative malpractice against…
IncidentsGreek Cypriot released on bail in northern Nicosia, to face military tribunal on separate charge
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Greek Cypriot man detained in the north was released with conditions by the district court…
IncidentsFive suspects sent to direct trial in Larnaca over 2024 robbery worth more than €188,000
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five people were referred to a direct trial before Larnaca criminal court on Tuesday, facing robbery…
IncidentsFBI New York and Cyprus cybercrime unit help secure 12-year US sentence in child abuse case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The FBI’s New York office worked with Cyprus’ cybercrime unit in a case that led to…
IncidentsNine arrested in overnight preventive police operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities said nine people were arrested overnight during coordinated preventive police operations carried out across the…
IncidentsNicosia court acquits Syllouris and Giovanis in ‘golden passports’ case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former House President Demetris Syllouris and former Akel MP Christakis Giovanis were found not guilty on…
IncidentsNicosia man remanded for seven days over suspected arson attack on building
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 40-year-old man was remanded for seven days on Tuesday in connection with a suspected arson…
IncidentsMan remanded after stolen pick-up chase and crash involving British bases police in Xylofagou
Xylofagou, Cyprus. A 33-year-old man was remanded in custody until February 26 after allegedly crashing a stolen pick-up…
IncidentsLimassol police arrest three suspects over alleged attack on 46-year-old driver
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol police said three men aged 17, 21 and 22 have been arrested in connection with…
IncidentsActing mayor of Paphos orders cooperation with Audit Office and police in ongoing investigations
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou has instructed all heads of municipal departments to cooperate with the Audit…