News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo remanded over Nicosia stabbing investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of a 30-year-old man. The victim was found with an abdominal…
IncidentsLimassol-Paphos highway closed near Paramali after roadworks collision
Paramali, Cyprus. The Limassol-Paphos highway towards Paphos was closed near Paramali following a collision involving a passing vehicle…
IncidentsTwo arrested after man stabbed in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday after a 30-year-old man was…
IncidentsPolice arrest one in nationwide overnight crime prevention operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested one person on suspicion of stabbing during nationwide overnight operations aimed at preventing crime…
IncidentsAuthorities investigate fire in Ergates industrial area
Nicosia, Cyprus. The fire brigade and police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in…
IncidentsParked vehicle destroyed in early morning fire in Strovolos
Strovolos, Cyprus. A parked vehicle belonging to a 34-year-old woman was destroyed in a fire early on Wednesday,…
IncidentsWoman injured in handbag snatching in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 38-year-old woman was injured after two men riding a moped snatched her handbag while she…
IncidentsMan arrested after firearms and ammunition found at Larnaca residence
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 38-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with firearms and ammunition found at a…
IncidentsJustice minister visits central prison after fire in maximum-security wing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris visited the central prisons on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after inmates…
IncidentsDefence questions cocaine evidence in retrial of Giorgos Christodoulou
Nicosia, Cyprus. The defence in the retrial of Giorgos “Zavrantonas” Christodoulou on Tuesday suggested that narcotics presented as…
IncidentsFirefighters and aircraft tackle wildfire near Ergates industrial area
Nicosia, Cyprus. Firefighters and aircraft were deployed on Tuesday to tackle a wildfire burning dry grass northwest of…