News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice arrest 10 in overnight operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that 10 people were arrested during overnight operations involving traffic checks, building inspections and enforcement actions across Cyprus. The arrests were linked to offences including handling stolen goods,…
Incidents54-year-old arrested in Cyprus under European arrest warrant over Greece fraud conviction
Limassol, Cyprus. A 54-year-old man has been arrested in Cyprus under a European arrest warrant after being convicted…
IncidentsFire between Malia and Dora in Limassol district brought under control after vehicle ignites grass
Limassol, Cyprus. A fire that broke out between the villages of Malia and Dora in the Limassol district…
IncidentsSeven foreign nationals arrested in Nicosia immigration raid
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seven foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday in Nicosia during an immigration raid conducted by police.…
IncidentsJustice minister outlines organised crime measures and policing reforms to MPs
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Wednesday presented the government’s agenda to MPs, with new powers to…
IncidentsFormer MP Nikos Sykas will not face charges over abuse allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Disy member of parliament Nikos Sykas will not face criminal charges over allegations of abusing…
IncidentsCyprus police warn of evolving drug trade after record cocaine seizures in 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police on Wednesday warned that criminal networks are rapidly adapting their methods and introducing increasingly…
IncidentsRAF Akrotiri security alert was test under operation wideawake, British bases say
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The activation of operation wideawake at RAF Akrotiri on Wednesday morning was a test and not…
IncidentsMan arrested after 4kg of liquid cocaine found in luggage at Larnaca airport
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 65-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after 4kg of liquid cocaine was found hidden in…
IncidentsNew judge appointed in Paphos criminal court trial of suspended mayor Phedonas Phedonos
Paphos, Cyprus. A new judge has been appointed to the criminal court in Paphos for the case of…
IncidentsGunshots fired at house entrance in Tremithousa, Paphos
Tremithousa, Cyprus. Gunshots were fired at the entrance of a house in Tremithousa, Paphos, in the early hours…