News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsBangladeshi delivery rider in Nicosia to appear before military court in north after crossing divide
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Bangladeshi food delivery rider working in Nicosia is due to appear before a military court in the north after inadvertently crossing the divide while trying to deliver an order, his employer…
IncidentsQuestions raised over selective scrutiny in police handling of allegations, lawyer says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyer Simos Angelides on Monday criticised what he described as selective scrutiny within the justice system,…
IncidentsOver €20,000 seized and four arrested in raid on Paphos old town restaurant
Paphos, Cyprus. Police seized more than €20,000 in cash and arrested four people during a raid on a…
IncidentsSurvivors dispute Greek coastguard account of Chios shipwreck that killed 15 Afghan migrants
Athens, Greece. Survivors of a shipwreck off the Greek island of Chios that killed 15 Afghan migrants said…
IncidentsCyprus police intensify probe after videos show alleged torture inside Pyla casino
Pyla, Cyprus. Police said on Monday they had intensified an investigation into an organised criminal syndicate after uncovering…
IncidentsPolice vehicles damaged in clashes with fans outside GSP Stadium after Apoel defeat
Nicosia, Cyprus. Five police vehicles were damaged and officers came under sustained attack during clashes with fans outside…
IncidentsThree arrested in Larnaca cannabis case; two YKAN officers injured during operation
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police said three people aged 27, 22 and 23 were arrested on Friday in the Larnaca…
IncidentsCyprus seizes e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics in UN-backed “eVAPER8” operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus reported a series of seizures of e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics and new…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest five in overnight island-wide operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested five people during intensified overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing serious crime and…
IncidentsTruck collides with police patrol vehicle on Limassol–Nicosia motorway, three injured
Nicosia, Cyprus. Three people were taken to Nicosia General Hospital early Sunday after a truck collided with a…
IncidentsPolice arrest 27-year-old suspect after pursuit involving firearm discharge in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police arrested a 27-year-old wanted in connection with burglaries and thefts in Larnaca on Saturday afternoon…