News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
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 former Corner pub building. Fire response The fire broke out at around 4.30pm on Wednesday. Police…
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…
IncidentsMan remanded after supermarket stabbing in northern Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 31-year-old man accused of stabbing a 22-year-old woman multiple times at a supermarket in northern…
IncidentsMan arrested at Larnaca airport over alleged €827,400 vehicle import fraud
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 37-year-old man was arrested at Larnaca airport on Thursday on suspicion of stealing more than…
IncidentsMan dies after stabbing in Kyrenia
Kyrenia, Cyprus. A 40-year-old man died after being stabbed during a dispute in the early hours of Thursday,…