News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsMan arrested in Limassol over alleged assault on bus driver
Limassol, Cyprus. A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after allegedly attacking a female bus driver shortly after boarding a public bus, police said. Investigation under way Police officers responded to the scene and…
IncidentsPolice seek 38-year-old after firearms and ammunition found in Larnaca raid
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police are searching for a 38-year-old man after firearms and ammunition were found during a court-authorised…
IncidentsTwo men committed for trial over attempted robberies in Kiti and Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two men accused of attempted armed robberies at a bank in Kiti and a jewellery shop…
IncidentsOff-duty police officer investigated after three-vehicle crash in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. An off-duty police officer is facing criminal and disciplinary investigations after allegedly driving under the influence…
IncidentsThree family members face 122 charges over alleged abuse of minors
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 46-year-old father and his two adult children, aged 23 and 21, appeared before Famagusta court…
IncidentsFather accused over children’s deaths seeks permission to attend funeral in Bulgaria
Xylofagou, Cyprus. A father accused of causing the deaths of his two young children after they were left…
IncidentsPaphos court orders closed trial for suspended mayor Phedonas Phedonos
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos criminal court has ordered that the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who…
IncidentsTwo more arrested over Xylofagou brawl, total rises to five
Xylofagou, Cyprus. Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with a violent brawl in Xylofagou on July 8,…
IncidentsPaphos court to decide on closed hearing in mayor’s rape and abuse trial
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos criminal court will decide on Thursday whether the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas…
IncidentsPolice oppose navigation apps that alert drivers to speed cameras and checkpoints
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have reiterated their opposition to navigation applications that alert motorists to the locations of speed…
IncidentsWildfire near Polis Chrysochous brought under control
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. A wildfire that broke out in a reed bed near Polis Chrysochous in the Paphos…