News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsWoman, 33, arrested over kilogram of methamphetamine sent by post
Police arrested a 33-year-old woman on Wednesday in connection with about one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine imported by post, and a 25-year-old man was detained over illegal stay.
IncidentsWoman, 45, loses €1,219 in fake traffic fine text message scam
Police said a 45-year-old woman lost €1,219 after following a link in a message about an unpaid fine,…
IncidentsMan, 65, in serious condition after car hits tree on Polis Chrysochous-Argaka road
A 65-year-old driver was taken to Paphos general hospital with multiple injuries and fractures after his vehicle struck…
IncidentsFour men remanded for eight days over suspected Green Line crossing facilitation
A court in Nicosia ordered four young men held for eight days on suspicion of helping people cross…
IncidentsPaphos man, 53, held for five days after cocaine found at his home
A 53-year-old man was remanded for five days after police recovered roughly 104 grammes of cocaine during a…
IncidentsExplosion damages tavern in Pyrgos, Limassol, in early hours of Wednesday
An explosion hit the 'Kostas and Maria' tavern in Pyrgos, Limassol, at 3.17am on Wednesday, and police sealed…
IncidentsFood delivery cyclist attacked and robbed by four men in Limassol
A 22-year-old delivery driver told police he was assaulted and robbed of his wallet by four people on…
IncidentsEight arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested eight people on suspicion of offences including car arson and drink driving, while checks on 876…
Incidents22-year-old arrested over car fire in Frenaros
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a vehicle fire in Frenaros on October 23, and…
IncidentsCross-examination of complainant ends in trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos
The Paphos criminal court finished hearing the complainant's cross-examination after three days, with the trial due to resume…
IncidentsCyprus road deaths up 10 per cent in 2025 to 45, EU figures show
The European Commission's transport directorate reports 45 road deaths in Cyprus in 2025, a 10 per cent increase,…