News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus attorney-general reviews police file on suspended Paphos mayor after four-year probe
Paphos, Cyprus. Attorney-general George Savvides is reportedly examining a police file concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos following a four-year investigation into allegations including embezzlement and unlawful recruitment practices. The inquiry stems from a…
IncidentsLimassol police open attempted murder probe into suspected sedative poisoning of 7-year-old
Limassol, Cyprus. Police on Friday launched an attempted murder investigation into the alleged poisoning of a seven-year-old boy…
IncidentsCyprus justice minister outlines options for Ioanna Photiou to give statement despite arrest warrants
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said there are “ways to get around” arrest warrants issued for social…
IncidentsIoanna Photiou says she is preparing to take Cyprus to a European court over rights claims
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, known as ‘Annie Alexui’, said on Friday she is preparing to…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested in Limassol delivery driver extortion and assault investigation
Limassol, Cyprus. Police said a second suspect was arrested on Friday in Limassol in connection with an investigation…
IncidentsTwo arrested on British Dhekelia base over alleged theft of bus parts worth €10,000
Ormidia, Cyprus. Two men have been arrested on the British Dhekelia base after allegedly stealing around €10,000 worth…
IncidentsFamily seeks answers after 72-year-old woman dies at Larnaca general hospital
Larnaca, Cyprus. The family of 72-year-old Constantia Nikolaou, who died at Larnaca general hospital in the early hours…
IncidentsPalmas rejects resignation calls over missing TNT from national guard exercise
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas said on Thursday that calls for his resignation over missing military explosives…
IncidentsCyprus minister calls licence suspensions key tool as betting authority declines to renew BookieCo licence
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris said the suspension of operating licences held by businesses linked to criminal…
Incidents20-year-old arrested in Limassol extortion and theft case linked to Ypsonas crash
Limassol, Cyprus. A 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Limassol in connection with extortion and theft committed on…
IncidentsBeaked whale found dead near Akanthou beach, necropsy planned
Akanthou, Cyprus. A male beaked whale was found dead on a beach near the Famagusta district village of…