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Larnaca court remands man for eight days over alleged drugs, explosives and weaponsIncidents
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Larnaca court remands man for eight days over alleged drugs, explosives and weapons

Larnaca, Cyprus. A 57-year-old man was remanded for eight days on Saturday by the Larnaca district court over the alleged possession of drugs, explosives and weapons. The remand followed a police operation in which…

July 4, 2026
Man arrested in Xylofagou for drink driving without license or insuranceIncidents

Man arrested in Xylofagou for drink driving without license or insurance

Xylofagou, Cyprus. A 36-year-old man was arrested on Friday evening in Xylofagou for allegedly driving with a blood…

July 4, 2026
Cyprus police dismantle opiate trafficking ring after seizing about 60kg of drugsIncidents

Cyprus police dismantle opiate trafficking ring after seizing about 60kg of drugs

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police anti-drug squad Ykan said on Saturday it had dismantled a nationwide drug ring involved…

July 4, 2026
Lithuanian woman arrested in France over alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot propertyIncidents

Lithuanian woman arrested in France over alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot property

Nice, France. A 53-year-old Lithuanian woman was arrested in France on a European arrest warrant for allegedly usurping…

July 3, 2026
Customs seize undeclared tobacco at Nicosia crossing pointsIncidents

Customs seize undeclared tobacco at Nicosia crossing points

Nicosia, Cyprus. Customs officers seized undeclared tobacco products from travellers at the Ledra Street and Ayios Dhometios crossing…

July 3, 2026
Cyprus cybercrime unit warns public over scam calls and messages targeting payment service usersIncidents

Cyprus cybercrime unit warns public over scam calls and messages targeting payment service users

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus cybercrime unit warned the public on Friday to remain vigilant after multiple complaints about…

July 3, 2026
Supreme Court raises quarry worker compensation to €95,000 after workplace accident rulingIncidents

Supreme Court raises quarry worker compensation to €95,000 after workplace accident ruling

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court on Friday increased the compensation awarded to a former quarry worker to €95,000,…

July 3, 2026
Cross-examination continues in Nicosia trial over death of 14-year-old Stylianos ConstantinouIncidents

Cross-examination continues in Nicosia trial over death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cross-examination of a former nursery schoolteacher continued on Friday in the Nicosia district court trial surrounding…

July 3, 2026
Police union calls for psychological evaluations during service weapon certification renewalsIncidents

Police union calls for psychological evaluations during service weapon certification renewals

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police union Isotita president Nikos Loizides said on Friday that the renewal of service weapon certifications…

July 3, 2026
Cypriot naval cadet investigated over alleged filming in women’s bathrooms at Greek academyIncidents

Cypriot naval cadet investigated over alleged filming in women’s bathrooms at Greek academy

Piraeus, Greece. A Cypriot naval cadet studying at Greece’s Naval Non-Commissioned Officers School is under investigation following allegations…

July 3, 2026
Two men to appear in Limassol court over suspected drug traffickingIncidents

Two men to appear in Limassol court over suspected drug trafficking

Limassol, Cyprus. Two men aged 22 and 28 are due to appear before the Limassol district court after…

July 3, 2026