News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsEducator tells Nicosia court of neglect and exhaustion suffered by Stylianos Constantinou
A special educator told the ongoing trial that Stylianos Constantinou struggled to read, slept at his desk and reported working on a farm until 11pm.
IncidentsMan arrested over attempt to smuggle meat across Green Line
Turkish Cypriot police say a 44-year-old man tried to smuggle 305.4kg of boneless beef and 41kg of lamb…
IncidentsPhedonos complainant faces second hearing of cross-examination in closed-door trial
Lawyers for furloughed Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued questioning the rape complainant on Thursday, with the next hearing…
IncidentsCustoms seize 28,000 suspected counterfeit condoms in shipment from Greece
Customs officers seized 28,000 suspected counterfeit condoms on Thursday and warned of health risks, with confiscation and destruction…
IncidentsWoman questioned over alleged attempt to bring knife into Limassol court
Police said a woman was summoned for questioning on Thursday over an alleged attempt to enter Limassol district…
IncidentsSupreme Court orders Iranian man’s release after ruling 12-month detention unlawful
The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of an Iranian national, finding his 12-month detention unlawful amid uncertainty…
IncidentsSix injured in Limassol collision, five remain in hospital
Five people remain hospitalised but out of danger after a two-car collision in Limassol on Friday evening, with…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested in Nicosia over illegal entry of eight people
Police say a 26-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in a case involving eight people who crossed illegally from…
IncidentsPolice make one arrest and report 81 drivers for speeding in overnight operations
Police stopped 563 vehicles and checked 654 drivers and passengers, filing 175 traffic offence reports and raiding 31…
Incidents19 third-country nationals deported following Limassol arrests
Police deported 19 third-country nationals on Wednesday following arrests in Limassol, with deportation procedures continuing for one more…
IncidentsTeacher tells court he reported marks on Stylianos Constantinou’s body to headmaster
A teacher told the Nicosia district court he alerted the headmaster to marks attributed to Stylianos Constantinou’s father,…