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Excavator extensively damaged in Larnaca fireIncidents
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Excavator extensively damaged in Larnaca fire

A fire in Larnaca on Thursday evening extensively damaged an excavator, while smoke affected two warehouses containing animal feed, the fire brigade said.

October 9, 2026
Man arrested after gunshot reported in central PaphosIncidents

Man arrested after gunshot reported in central Paphos

Police arrested a 30-year-old man on Thursday in connection with a gunshot in central Paphos after finding a…

October 8, 2026
Body recovered near Kyrenia ferry wreck identified as 12-year-old Miray BicerIncidents

Body recovered near Kyrenia ferry wreck identified as 12-year-old Miray Bicer

One of two bodies recovered on Wednesday near a ferry wreck off Kyrenia was identified on Thursday as…

October 8, 2026
Masked men tie up couple and steal cash and jewellery in Limassol home robberyIncidents

Masked men tie up couple and steal cash and jewellery in Limassol home robbery

Five masked men armed with knives and a gun reportedly tied up a couple in Limassol, stealing €5,000…

October 8, 2026
Larnaca authorities coordinate response to apartment complex complaintsIncidents

Larnaca authorities coordinate response to apartment complex complaints

Authorities met on Thursday to coordinate action over complaints of unauthorised occupation, alleged threats and other issues at…

October 8, 2026
Justice minister proposes emergency alert buttons for delivery ridersIncidents

Justice minister proposes emergency alert buttons for delivery riders

Costas Fitiris proposed emergency alert buttons for delivery riders, while the human rights commissioner urged a review of…

October 8, 2026
Police investigate attempted murder at Limassol construction siteIncidents

Police investigate attempted murder at Limassol construction site

A 44-year-old man was seriously injured in an alleged attack by a colleague at a Limassol construction site,…

October 8, 2026
Police to assess security for each Maccabi Tel Aviv home game in LimassolIncidents

Police to assess security for each Maccabi Tel Aviv home game in Limassol

Police will assess each Maccabi Tel Aviv Euroleague home game in Limassol separately, adjusting security measures to the…

October 8, 2026
Police search for suspect after stabbing at Mouttayiaka construction siteIncidents

Police search for suspect after stabbing at Mouttayiaka construction site

Police are searching for a man suspected of stabbing another person at a construction site in Mouttayiaka, Limassol,…

October 8, 2026
27th body recovered after Kyrenia ferry sinking; one person still missingIncidents

27th body recovered after Kyrenia ferry sinking; one person still missing

A 27th body was recovered off Kyrenia on Thursday following the August 30 ferry sinking, with one person…

October 8, 2026
Fire damages outbuilding and oil tank at Ayia Napa homeIncidents

Fire damages outbuilding and oil tank at Ayia Napa home

A fire in a boiler room at an Ayia Napa home on Wednesday caused extensive damage to an…

October 8, 2026