News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFire service called to free child’s arm trapped in metal object
Firefighters were called on Sunday afternoon after a child’s arm became trapped in a metal object, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
IncidentsFire service responds to 38 incidents in 24 hours and 14 weather-related callouts
The fire service reported 38 incidents in the 24 hours to midday Sunday, as well as 14 weather-related…
IncidentsTwo arrested in Larnaca over wallet thefts from homes
A woman aged 38 and a man aged 52 were arrested in Larnaca in connection with investigations into…
IncidentsPolice arrest 12 in overnight operations across Cyprus
Police arrested 12 people on Saturday night during island-wide operations, checking 724 vehicles, 924 people and 76 premises.
IncidentsTwo drivers arrested for drink-driving in Larnaca and Nicosia
Two men stopped early on Sunday had blood alcohol readings above the legal limit and are due to…
IncidentsWoman, 67, dies in traffic accident in Anthoupoli
Fotini Paschali, 67, died after her car mounted the pavement and struck a wall in Anthoupoli, Nicosia, on…
IncidentsFire destroys residential building in Amargetis
A dilapidated residential building in Amargetis, in the Paphos district, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday, with…
IncidentsTobacco seized in Protaras, premises owner pays €5,000 settlement fine
Customs seized 54 cartons of cigarettes, three cartons of heated cigarettes and 12 packages of rolling tobacco at…
IncidentsCustoms seizes 175 cartons of cigarettes from passenger at Paphos airport
A British passenger was arrested at Paphos airport after customs seized 175 cartons of cigarettes and was released…
IncidentsMan arrested at Larnaca airport over five burglaries in Limassol district
A 44-year-old man was arrested on Friday night in connection with five burglaries and thefts committed in the…
IncidentsSix arrested during police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested six people during Friday night operations across Cyprus, recording 280 traffic violations and impounding 11 vehicles.