News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsECtHR rules against Cyprus over Moroccan asylum seeker’s prolonged detention
The European Court of Human Rights found a violation over a Moroccan asylum seeker's 13.5-month detention in Cyprus but rejected his complaint about judicial review.
IncidentsOpek director questioned by police over pre-election Facebook post
Theano Kalavana says she may face criminal charges over a Facebook post published the day before parliamentary elections…
IncidentsDefence challenges teacher’s testimony in trial over Stylianos Constantinou’s suicide
Defence lawyers challenged a teacher’s conclusion that Stylianos Constantinou, who died by suicide aged 15 in 2019, suffered…
Incidents‘Golden passports’ trial expected to proceed on October 19 after charges clarified
The trial of ten defendants in the ‘golden passports’ case is expected to proceed on October 19 after…
IncidentsPolice and Larnaca EOA confirm longstanding problems at apartment complex
Authorities say a Larnaca apartment complex faces meter tampering complaints, illegal occupation or rentals, serious hygiene problems and…
IncidentsPaphos man loses more than €65,000 in investment and recovery scams
A 60-year-old man lost €51,326 in an online investment scam and another €14,000 to someone claiming he could…
IncidentsLarnaca apartment committee calls for investigation into alleged illegal connections and occupancy
An apartment complex committee in Larnaca has urged authorities to investigate alleged illegal utility connections, unauthorised occupancy and…
IncidentsNicosia-Limassol highway lane reopens after crash near Kornos
The right lane of the Nicosia-Limassol highway near Kornos reopened shortly before noon on Friday after a crash…
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…
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…