News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice union questions disclosure of officer’s identity after Nicosia crash
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police union Isotita criticised the force’s decision to disclose that a driver involved in a Nicosia traffic accident was an off-duty police officer, raising concerns over privacy and the handling of personal…
IncidentsMan arrested over three copper cable theft cases in Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with three cases involving the alleged theft of copper…
Incidents19-year-old arrested over 11 burglary and theft cases in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with 11 burglary and theft cases reported in…
IncidentsPolice seize 1,423 nitrous oxide containers in Ayia Napa operation
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Police seized 1,423 small containers of nitrous oxide and arrested two people during a coordinated…
IncidentsTen arrested and 370 traffic violations recorded in nationwide police operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 10 people and issued 370 traffic violation reports during targeted operations conducted nationwide on…
IncidentsMan extradited from Romania to Cyprus over 2024 cannabis case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 29-year-old man was arrested after his extradition from Romania to Cyprus in connection with a…
IncidentsSupreme Court permits challenge to telecom data access order
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court has permitted a person under investigation for alleged illegal access to information systems,…
IncidentsCross-examination concludes in retrial of ‘Zavrantonas’ cocaine case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Court proceedings in the retrial of Giorgos ‘Zavrantonas’ Christodoulou continued on Friday with the completion of…
IncidentsCourt of Appeals upholds 16-year sentences for attempted murder in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal against 16-year prison sentences imposed on a man…
IncidentsFire near abandoned factory in Kokkinotrimithia buffer zone brought under control
Kokkinotrimithia, Cyprus. A fire that started at noon on Friday near an abandoned shoe factory in the buffer…
IncidentsPolice seize 7kg of cannabis in Larnaca postal operation
Larnaca, Cyprus. The police drug squad, Ykan, seized 7kg of cannabis that arrived from abroad in two separate…