News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsLimassol crash victim’s cause of death pending histopathological results after inconclusive autopsy
Limassol, Cyprus. The cause of death of 63-year-old Giorgos Michael, who died after a traffic accident in Limassol on Thursday, remains undetermined pending histopathological test results. An autopsy found no injuries that could explain…
IncidentsFive men appear in Larnaca court after police sting targeting alleged protection racket
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men, including a 22-year-old National Guard contract soldier, appeared in Larnaca district court on Friday…
IncidentsFamily files complaint over alleged inadequate care at Larnaca general hospital after patient suffers brain haemorrhage
Larnaca, Cyprus. The family of a 42-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis filed a formal complaint on Friday, alleging…
IncidentsPolice helicopter airlifts ship patient to Nicosia General Hospital under “Nearchos” plan
Nicosia, Cyprus. A police helicopter airlifted a patient from a ship 125 nautical miles south of Limassol to…
IncidentsLarnaca court remands two businessmen over links to town centre shooting case
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca District Court on Friday remanded two men described as prominent businessmen, aged 47 and…
IncidentsBoat in Paphos harbour damaged by strong winds, pulled out by crane
Paphos, Cyprus. A moored boat at Paphos harbour suffered serious material damage due to strong winds and waves,…
IncidentsWarehouse fire near Kissonerga and Emba causes roof collapse, fire brigade says
Paphos, Cyprus. A fire broke out in a warehouse between the Paphos district villages of Kissonerga and Emba…
IncidentsDriver, 63, dies after collision in Limassol as police examine possible medical cause
Limassol, Cyprus. A 63-year-old driver died on Thursday after his vehicle collided with another in Limassol, with police…
IncidentsCourt orders full handover of witness material in Thanasis Nicolaou cover-up case
Limassol, Cyprus. Defence lawyers in the case concerning an alleged cover-up of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
IncidentsThree Czech passengers detained at Larnaca airport over 42,000 untaxed cigarettes
Larnaca, Cyprus. Three Czech passengers departing from Larnaca airport were arrested on Thursday after customs officers found 42,000…
IncidentsFire damages attic of two-storey house in Konya; residents evacuate safely
Konya, Cyprus. A fire broke out around 3am on Thursday on the wooden roof of a two-storey house…