News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
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 use in prohibited areas.
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…
IncidentsPolice seize nine computers in Paphos online gambling raid
Police seized nine computer towers during a raid on a Paphos establishment and arrested two people over outstanding…
IncidentsMan in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Cape Greco-Protaras avenue
A 54-year-old motorcyclist remains in critical condition after a crash on Wednesday afternoon that also injured his 49-year-old…
IncidentsFuneral held in Turkey for five-year-old boy who died in ferry sinking off Kyrenia
Five-year-old Asaf Bicer was buried in Reyhanli, Turkey, while his 12-year-old sister remains missing 32 days after the…
IncidentsMan sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder and rape in Famagusta district
The Famagusta Criminal Court sentenced a 20-year-old man after finding him guilty of attacking and raping a woman…