News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFirefighters battle blaze in Pentakomo area of Limassol
Pentakomo, Cyprus. Firefighters were battling a blaze in the Pentakomo area of Limassol on Thursday after about six acres of dry grass, wild vegetation, trees and refuse were burned, police said. Emergency response The…
IncidentsPolice warn of automated phone scam falsely claiming to be from PayPal
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have warned of a new telephone scam using automated calls that falsely claim to be…
IncidentsWedding reception in Limassol linked to suspected food poisoning affecting 74 people
Limassol, Cyprus. A total of 74 people reported symptoms of suspected food poisoning after a wedding reception in…
Incidents24-year-old arrested over suspected vehicle arson in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Nicosia,…
IncidentsCar destroyed in Aradippou fire as two nearby vehicles damaged
Aradippou, Cyprus. A vehicle belonging to a 65-year-old man was destroyed in a fire outside a residence in…
IncidentsVideogate criminal investigation nears completion as findings due on June 16
Nicosia, Cyprus. The criminal investigation into the Videogate affair is entering its final stage, with independent criminal investigator…
IncidentsCyprus appeals court upholds 14-year sentence in Limassol cannabis trafficking case
Limassol, Cyprus. A Cyprus appeals court on May 29 rejected the appeal of a 26-year-old man sentenced to…
IncidentsPapadakis to take legal action after police find no evidence supporting allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former MEP and deselected Alma candidate Demetris Papadakis said on Wednesday he would pursue legal action…
IncidentsLimassol court jails four people in human trafficking case involving sexual exploitation
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol criminal court on Wednesday sentenced two 34-year-olds to five years in prison after finding…
IncidentsPolice reject Sandy allegations and review possible offences linked to disputed material
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday that allegations made in the Sandy case were unsubstantiated and that the…
IncidentsCyprus police say no evidence supports allegations in ‘Sandy’ case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday that no evidence was found to support a series of serious allegations…