News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFire in Latsia apartment building prompts evacuation as investigation continues
Latsia, Cyprus. Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in an apartment building on Friday night, prompting the evacuation of residents and the deployment of emergency services. Fire breaks out…
IncidentsPaphos police arrest 22-year-old over four arson cases under investigation
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos police said they arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a series of arson cases…
IncidentsCyprus customs report 200 to 300 smuggling violations monthly at crossing points
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus customs officials said they record about 200 to 300 smuggling and illicit trade violations each…
IncidentsFire breaks out in Latsia apartment block in Nicosia, residents evacuated
Nicosia, Cyprus. Firefighters and police were deployed on Friday evening after a blaze broke out in an apartment…
IncidentsFamagusta police issue wanted notice for 26-year-old man linked to serious offences investigation
Famagusta, Cyprus. Police issued a wanted notice on Friday for a 26-year-old man sought in connection with an…
IncidentsBelgrade police commander Veselin Milic arrested over alleged murder cover-up
Belgrade, Serbia. The commander of the Belgrade Police Directorate, Veselin Milic, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of…
IncidentsGreek investigators probe explosives-laden sea drone found on Lefkada
Lefkada, Greece. Greek investigators believe an explosives-laden military sea drone found on the island of Lefkada last week…
IncidentsNicosia court remands three suspects, including police officer, in alleged organised crime probe
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district court on Friday remanded three suspects, including a serving police officer, in custody…
IncidentsPaphos court remands three minors over attack on delivery drivers
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos district court on Friday remanded three minors in custody for three days in connection…
IncidentsSyrian ambassador leaves Cyprus prison ahead of meeting after dispute over security checks
Nicosia, Cyprus. A scheduled meeting between the Syrian ambassador to Cyprus and officials at the central prisons ended…
IncidentsNicosia court issues suspended prison sentences in Stylianos Constantinou dereliction of duty trial
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Nicosia district court on Friday handed suspended prison sentences to two of 11 defendants charged…