News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice officer suspended after Nicosia crash and positive alcohol test
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 44-year-old off-duty police officer has been suspended following a three-vehicle collision near Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday after testing positive for alcohol. Criminal and disciplinary investigations are underway. Collision and fire…
IncidentsLegal proceedings seek to identify anonymous X accounts targeting Cypriot businessman
Nicosia, Cyprus. Legal proceedings are under way in Cyprus and abroad to identify individuals operating anonymous accounts on…
IncidentsWoman shot by police officer husband regains consciousness in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 46-year-old woman shot by her husband, a police officer who later died by suicide, has…
IncidentsPregnant woman taken to hospital after motorway collision near Parekklisia
Parekklisia, Cyprus. A pregnant woman was taken to hospital for medical assessment following a traffic collision on the…
Incidents47 arrested in Cyprus operation targeting illegal employment in catering sector
Nicosia, Cyprus. Forty-seven people were arrested during a nationwide operation targeting illegal employment at catering establishments, police said…
IncidentsLimassol restaurant fined after seizure of 7kg of duty-free tobacco
Limassol, Cyprus. A restaurant offering hookah services was fined after customs officers seized 7kg of duty-free tobacco during…
IncidentsBritish father in Paphos expected to be released as legal review continues
Paphos, Cyprus. A British father arrested after his three-year-old son died following a fall from a fourth-floor hotel…
IncidentsFour arrested and 79 drivers reported for speeding in islandwide police operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four people were arrested on Thursday night and 79 motorists were reported for speeding during islandwide…
IncidentsLarnaca court remands man accused of kidnapping two women
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 35-year-old man accused of abducting two women and holding them against their will has been…
IncidentsKey witness says initial cocaine case statement was false
Nicosia, Cyprus. The key prosecution witness in the retrial of Giorgos “Zavrantonas” Christodoulou told the court on Thursday…
IncidentsAttorney-general to decide on charges after child’s death in Paphos hotel fall
Paphos, Cyprus. The attorney-general is expected to decide on Friday whether to bring criminal proceedings against a 37-year-old…