News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTurkish specialists to investigate Kyrenia ferry sinking as nine suspects remain in custody
A court heard that specialists from Turkey will investigate the August ferry sinking off Kyrenia, which killed 27 people and left a three-year-old passenger missing.
IncidentsCustoms seize about 28kg of cannabis from passenger at Larnaca airport
A 19-year-old British passport holder arriving from Thailand via Dubai was found with 26 cannabis packages, according to…
IncidentsFour men receive life sentences for premeditated murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos
A Limassol court sentenced four men to life imprisonment on Friday for the planned killing of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos…
IncidentsFour men convicted of premeditated murder in Limassol killing of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos
A Limassol court found four men guilty of murdering Thanasis Kalogeropoulos in October 2023, a conviction carrying a…
IncidentsCyprus piracy enforcement under scrutiny as EU report highlights blocking gaps
A European Parliament briefing highlights uneven action against illegal streaming, raising questions about the speed of enforcement in…
IncidentsPolice examine source of documents shown in Apoel fan video
Police say the source of documents shown in a football fan video is being investigated after Akel leader…
IncidentsSixth suspect arrested over burglary at couple’s Limassol home
Police arrested a 24-year-old after finding gold believed to have been stolen in the October 8 burglary in…
IncidentsFire severely damages equipment in Paralimni residential garage
Two fire engines responded to a garage blaze in Paralimni on Thursday afternoon, with an electrical fault suspected…
IncidentsEight arrested as police checks lead to 160 traffic reports
Police said eight people were arrested on Thursday night, while traffic checks produced 160 reports, including 83 for…
IncidentsCar fire at Frenaros home extinguished; cause under investigation
Firefighters put out a car blaze outside its owner’s home in Frenaros early on Friday, with inquiries into…
IncidentsGreek Cypriot factory owners sue PepsiCo and northern firm over use of Famagusta property
A lawsuit filed in Nicosia seeks compensation from 12 companies and individuals over alleged unauthorised use of a…