News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsLimassol court orders pre-trial detention in rape and assault case despite complaint withdrawal
Limassol, Cyprus. A man accused of rape and assault was ordered on Thursday to remain in custody pending trial, despite the complainant formally asking the court to withdraw her complaint. The trial is scheduled…
IncidentsPolice investigate discovery of bullets in women’s toilets at Larnaca General Hospital
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police have launched an investigation after 20 bullets were found inside the women’s toilets at Larnaca…
IncidentsVehicle fire in Nicosia causes extensive damage, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. A fire that broke out in a vehicle in Nicosia in the early hours of Thursday…
IncidentsActing Paphos mayor calls for calm after Phedonas Phedonos suspension over abuse and rape allegations
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said he hopes calm will return to the town after elected…
IncidentsPolice say no arrest warrant issued for suspended Paphos mayor amid abuse and rape allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that no arrest warrant has been issued for suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas…
IncidentsBody found in Avdimou identified as ex-Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgartner
Avdimou, Cyprus. A body found on January 15 in Avdimou has been identified as 56-year-old Russian businessman and…
IncidentsPolice warn public about phone calls impersonating Revolut operators
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have cautioned the public following complaints about phone calls in which perpetrators present themselves as…
IncidentsPolice seek Russian father and grandmother over alleged child abduction from custodial mother
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday they are seeking a Russian father and grandmother of a minor on…
IncidentsTax department employee faces disciplinary probe after investigation finds no evidence of alleged abuses
Nicosia, Cyprus. A suspended tax department employee is facing a disciplinary probe after an investigation into her allegations…
IncidentsLimassol court finds four defendants guilty in Thanasis Kalogeropoulos murder case
Limassol, Cyprus. A Limassol criminal court on Wednesday found all four defendants in the case of the murder…
IncidentsFive British immigration officers charged over alleged thefts from small-boat migrants
London, United Kingdom. Five British immigration officers appeared in court on Thursday charged with misconduct in public office…