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Forest fire at Pera Orinis in Nicosia district brought under controlIncidents
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Forest fire at Pera Orinis in Nicosia district brought under control

Pera Orinis, Cyprus. A forest fire that broke out on Monday morning in the ‘Frangissa’ area of Pera Orinis in the Nicosia district has been brought under control, according to the forestry department. Fire…

June 29, 2026
Two boys found dead in car in Xylophagou; father and stepmother arrestedIncidents

Two boys found dead in car in Xylophagou; father and stepmother arrested

Xylophagou, Cyprus. Two boys aged eight and ten were found dead in a car on Sunday in Xylophagou.…

June 29, 2026
Ten arrested in overnight police operations targeting crime and traffic violationsIncidents

Ten arrested in overnight police operations targeting crime and traffic violations

Nicosia, Cyprus. Ten people were arrested overnight for offences including illegal residence, burglary, theft, illegal possession of property,…

June 29, 2026
Two children die after being left in car in Dhekelia, investigation under wayIncidents

Two children die after being left in car in Dhekelia, investigation under way

Dhekelia, Cyprus. Two children aged eight and 10 have died in the British base of Dhekelia after being…

June 28, 2026
53-year-old man in critical condition after being found injured in Ayia NapaIncidents

53-year-old man in critical condition after being found injured in Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A 53-year-old man is intubated and in critical condition after he was found seriously injured…

June 28, 2026
Saucepan left on hob causes fire in Strovolos home, damaging kitchen and interiorIncidents

Saucepan left on hob causes fire in Strovolos home, damaging kitchen and interior

Strovolos, Cyprus. A forgotten saucepan left on the hob caused a fire in the ground floor of a…

June 28, 2026
Police operations across Cyprus lead to 10 arrests and 227 traffic chargesIncidents

Police operations across Cyprus lead to 10 arrests and 227 traffic charges

Nicosia, Cyprus. A strong police presence across the island on Saturday night led to 10 arrests as authorities…

June 28, 2026
Man rescued after damaged craft incident off ZygiIncidents

Man rescued after damaged craft incident off Zygi

Zygi, Cyprus. A man was rescued on Sunday morning after the craft he was sailing in was damaged…

June 28, 2026
Police investigate attempted murder case involving two injured women in NicosiaIncidents

Police investigate attempted murder case involving two injured women in Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Sunday they are investigating a case of attempted murder and other serious offences…

June 28, 2026
Wildfire in Trachoni prompts large-scale firefighting response in LimassolIncidents

Wildfire in Trachoni prompts large-scale firefighting response in Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus. Firefighting forces were mobilised on Saturday afternoon after a wildfire broke out in the Trachoni area…

June 27, 2026
22-year-old arrested in Famagusta drug investigation over dried poppy bulbs in postal parcelsIncidents

22-year-old arrested in Famagusta drug investigation over dried poppy bulbs in postal parcels

Famagusta, Cyprus. A 22-year-old man was arrested on Friday by Ykan in connection with an ongoing investigation into…

June 27, 2026