News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsLarnaca court adjourns trial of two men accused of torturing six people in Pyla to November 25
The Larnaca criminal court has postponed the case against two men, aged 48 and 27, charged over the alleged torture and abduction of six people in Pyla in summer 2025.
IncidentsBritish diver, 61, dies after being found unconscious near Zenovia wreck in Larnaca Bay
A 61-year-old British man died on Tuesday after he was pulled unconscious from the sea near the Zenovia…
IncidentsMother and son remanded for eight days over fatal stabbing of British man in Peyia
A 42-year-old woman and her 20-year-old son will be held for eight days after the son told police…
IncidentsLarnaca court adjourns Hamas-linked terrorism case against five defendants until Thursday
Larnaca Criminal Court has postponed proceedings against five people accused of supporting Hamas and plotting with explosives, with…
IncidentsBritish bases train seven customs and immigration officers as drone pilots to boost surveillance
Seven customs and immigration officers of the British bases are receiving drone pilot training from UK experts to…
IncidentsPaphos acting mayor seeks CCTV and stronger police presence after second wave of vandalism
Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said the municipality cannot replace the police and urged CCTV cameras and more…
IncidentsOvernight police operations in Cyprus lead to four arrests and 237 traffic reports
Police arrested four people for offences including theft and reported 237 individuals for traffic violations during overnight operations…
IncidentsTwo arrested after British man dies of stab wounds in Peyia
Police detained a 42-year-old woman, reportedly the victim's partner, and her 22-year-old son early on Tuesday as part…
IncidentsMan found with stab wounds in car in Peyia dies in hospital as Paphos police probe possible murder
Paphos police are investigating a possible murder after a man discovered in a car in Peyia on Monday…
IncidentsAvakoum monastery paid over €100,000 in cash for cement, Nicosia criminal court told
A cement company CEO told the Nicosia criminal court that the Avakoum monastery paid more than €100,000 in…
IncidentsPolice deploy hundreds of officers and airport-style screening for Maccabi Tel Aviv games in Limassol
Police announced on Monday that metal detectors, online-only ticketing and a ban on flags will apply at Maccabi…