News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice overnight operations in key urban areas lead to seven arrests and 176 traffic reports
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police continued overnight operations in key urban areas on Monday, making seven arrests and reporting multiple traffic offences following roadside checks. Arrests and offences Police said seven people were arrested for various…
IncidentsPolice arrest 28-year-old over Limassol car showroom arson that damaged seven luxury vehicles
Limassol, Cyprus. Police arrested a 28-year-old in connection with a January 25 fire at a car showroom in…
IncidentsNicosia court grants prosecutors more time in central prisons document theft case
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Nicosia criminal court on Monday granted prosecutors another month to review material and decide what…
IncidentsBangladeshi delivery rider in Nicosia to appear before military court in north after crossing divide
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Bangladeshi food delivery rider working in Nicosia is due to appear before a military court…
IncidentsQuestions raised over selective scrutiny in police handling of allegations, lawyer says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Lawyer Simos Angelides on Monday criticised what he described as selective scrutiny within the justice system,…
IncidentsOver €20,000 seized and four arrested in raid on Paphos old town restaurant
Paphos, Cyprus. Police seized more than €20,000 in cash and arrested four people during a raid on a…
IncidentsSurvivors dispute Greek coastguard account of Chios shipwreck that killed 15 Afghan migrants
Athens, Greece. Survivors of a shipwreck off the Greek island of Chios that killed 15 Afghan migrants said…
IncidentsCyprus police intensify probe after videos show alleged torture inside Pyla casino
Pyla, Cyprus. Police said on Monday they had intensified an investigation into an organised criminal syndicate after uncovering…
IncidentsPolice vehicles damaged in clashes with fans outside GSP Stadium after Apoel defeat
Nicosia, Cyprus. Five police vehicles were damaged and officers came under sustained attack during clashes with fans outside…
IncidentsThree arrested in Larnaca cannabis case; two YKAN officers injured during operation
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police said three people aged 27, 22 and 23 were arrested on Friday in the Larnaca…
IncidentsCyprus seizes e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics in UN-backed “eVAPER8” operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in Cyprus reported a series of seizures of e-cigarette liquids containing illegal narcotics and new…