News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsEight arrested in overnight police operations across urban areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight people were arrested overnight during police operations in urban areas targeting crime, with offences including carrying a knife, causing grievous bodily harm, theft and illegal residence in the Republic. Arrests and…
IncidentsLorry destroyed in overnight fire in Limassol field
Limassol, Cyprus. An articulated lorry parked in a field in Limassol was totally destroyed by a fire at…
IncidentsLarnaca court keeps businessman in custody pending extortion trial
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 44-year-old businessman accused of extorting tens of thousands of euros from an elderly man will…
IncidentsAnti-corruption authority’s Mafia State findings sent to police and cabinet for criminal investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. The full findings of the anti-corruption authority’s investigation into the book Mafia State were handed to…
IncidentsCourt rejects firefighters’ appeal over standby duty compensation claim
Nicosia, Cyprus. A group of firefighters lost their legal challenge seeking compensation for on-call duties after the court…
IncidentsLarnaca condemns vandalism of public monuments and cultural spaces
Larnaca, Cyprus. Larnaca municipality has condemned a series of vandalism incidents targeting public monuments and cultural spaces, including…
IncidentsTobacco hidden in vehicle roof seized at Deryneia crossing
Deryneia, Cyprus. Smuggled tobacco concealed inside a vehicle was impounded at the Deryneia crossing on Tuesday after officers…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest man after seizing 10 kilogrammes of dried poppy pods in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said they believe they have dismantled a network suspected of distributing opiate-based substances through social…
IncidentsPolice make four arrests and issue 247 traffic reports in nationwide overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police carried out coordinated operations across the country throughout Monday night, resulting in four arrests, 247…
IncidentsThird suspect arrested in Famagusta drug investigation after seizure of cannabis resin and kief
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 37-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a major drugs investigation in the…
IncidentsSuspect arrested over cyberattack on north’s work permit portal, authorities say
Nicosia, Cyprus. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the recent cyberattack targeting the north’s work permit…