News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTeenager critically injured in Nicosia scooter collision
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 16-year-old teenager was seriously injured after a car struck the scooter he was riding on Grivas Digenis Avenue in the early hours of Friday. The teenager underwent surgery at Nicosia general…
IncidentsMan arrested in Paphos over suspected burglaries and burglary tools
Paphos, Cyprus. A 28-year-old man was arrested in Paphos in connection with suspected burglaries and the possession of…
IncidentsPolice issue 378 traffic fines in nationwide overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested two people and issued 378 traffic fines during nationwide operations on Thursday night, authorities…
IncidentsTeenager arrested over suspected arson at former Corner pub in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a suspected arson attack at the abandoned…
IncidentsFive men committed for trial over alleged plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men accused of terrorism offences linked to an alleged plot targeting Israeli interests in Cyprus…
IncidentsAfghan boxer remanded in Athens over death of Scottish woman
Athens, Greece. A Greek court ordered a 26-year-old Afghan boxer to remain in custody pending trial after he…
IncidentsPalmas says accountability will follow Kalo Chorio wildfire investigations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said those found responsible for the wildfire at the Kalo Chorio firing…
IncidentsAppeal court upholds detention of 26-year-old in opiates trafficking case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The court of appeal has dismissed a 26-year-old man’s appeal against his detention pending trial in…
IncidentsLarnaca court keeps businessman in custody in alleged extortion case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 44-year-old businessman charged in an alleged extortion case will remain in custody after the Larnaca…
IncidentsPrison guards’ union warns of worsening security crisis at central prisons
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prison guards’ union Isotita (Equality) has claimed that central prisons face a growing security crisis…
IncidentsNine drivers caught over alcohol limit in overnight police checks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that nine people were caught driving above the legal alcohol limit during…