News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice and Larnaca EOA confirm longstanding problems at apartment complex
Authorities say a Larnaca apartment complex faces meter tampering complaints, illegal occupation or rentals, serious hygiene problems and dangerous buildings.
IncidentsPaphos man loses more than €65,000 in investment and recovery scams
A 60-year-old man lost €51,326 in an online investment scam and another €14,000 to someone claiming he could…
IncidentsLarnaca apartment committee calls for investigation into alleged illegal connections and occupancy
An apartment complex committee in Larnaca has urged authorities to investigate alleged illegal utility connections, unauthorised occupancy and…
IncidentsNicosia-Limassol highway lane reopens after crash near Kornos
The right lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway near Kornos reopened shortly before noon on Friday after a crash…
IncidentsFamagusta traffic police report 34 complaints in personal mobility device campaign
Famagusta traffic police said 34 complaints had been filed since Thursday during a campaign targeting personal mobility device…
IncidentsFire near Tala burns vegetation and trees as terrain and winds hamper response
Five fire engines and four aircraft were deployed to tackle a fire near Tala in Paphos, where difficult…
IncidentsGrease buildup caused restaurant fire in Limassol, fire brigade says
A restaurant fire in a five-storey building in Limassol damaged chimneys and equipment on Thursday; an employee left…
IncidentsFour arrested during overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested four people during overnight operations across Cyprus, including three for illegal possession of tobacco products, and…
IncidentsFour aircraft tackle fire near Tala as strong winds hamper efforts
Strong winds complicated efforts to contain a fire near Tala on Thursday afternoon, while a separate blaze west…
IncidentsPolice investigate arson attack on car in Larnaca district
Police are investigating a deliberately set fire on a car outside its 39-year-old owner’s home in a village…
IncidentsFour arrested during nationwide police operations
Police checked 556 vehicles, 662 people and 54 establishments during nationwide operations on Wednesday night, arresting four people…