News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsSuffolk Strangler Steve Wright pleads guilty to 1999 teen murder at London court
London, United Kingdom. British serial killer Steve Wright, dubbed the “Suffolk Strangler” by the media, pleaded guilty on Monday to the 1999 kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall. Wright is already serving a…
IncidentsContract soldier pleads not guilty in Larnaca attempted murder case; hearing set for March 18
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 22-year-old contract soldier charged over the attempted murder of a 47-year-old businessman appeared before Larnaca…
IncidentsPolice continue evaluating allegations involving Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos
Paphos, Cyprus. Police are continuing to evaluate information relating to allegations against Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, a police…
IncidentsLarnaca court orders five accused of criminal organisation to remain in custody until trial
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men accused of participating in a criminal organisation will remain in custody until the start…
IncidentsTwo construction companies fined €15,500 after worker injured in 5.5-metre fall in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two construction companies were fined a total of €15,500 on Monday after a worker was seriously…
IncidentsCustoms confiscate nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms in Famagusta area
Famagusta, Cyprus. Nearly 25,000 counterfeit condoms were confiscated last month by the customs department in the Famagusta area.…
IncidentsTwo arrested and 138 reported for traffic violations during overnight police operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said two people were arrested overnight during operations aimed at cracking down on crime and…
IncidentsPolice investigate Larnaca crash that left 66-year-old woman critically injured
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police are investigating the cause of a road accident on Sunday in Larnaca in which a…
IncidentsBus crash in Antalya kills at least nine, injures 26, governor says
Antalya, Turkey. At least nine people were killed and 26 injured when a bus overturned on a motorway…
IncidentsTwo arrested in Larnaca after police seize more than 1.5kg of cannabis
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police said on Sunday that two men, aged 21 and 45, were arrested after more than…
IncidentsThree-month-old infant with shaken baby syndrome extubated at Makarios hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus. A three-month-old infant admitted to Makarios children’s hospital last week with shaken baby syndrome was extubated…