News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus denies it was targeted in reported cyberattack affecting more than 37 countries
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’s innovation and research ministry on Friday denied reports that the country was targeted in a large-scale cyberattack affecting more than 37 countries, saying no government systems were breached. Ministry response to…
IncidentsFive-month-old infant in serious condition after two-vehicle crash in Yeroskipou
Yeroskipou, Cyprus. A five-month-old infant was hospitalised in serious condition after her parents’ vehicle was involved in a…
IncidentsUK Cypriot couple die in Barnet house fire after memorial candle ignites materials
London, United Kingdom. A UK Cypriot couple died from smoke inhalation after a memorial candle ignited nearby materials…
IncidentsIoanna Photiou says she will return to Cyprus from Russia only if trusted contacts ask her to
Nicosia, Cyprus. Social media personality Ioanna Photiou, known as “Annie Alexui”, said she would return to Cyprus from…
IncidentsCyprus attorney-general files cases over alleged irregularities linked to Cyprus Football Association official
Nicosia, Cyprus. The legal service said on Friday that attorney-general George Savvides has filed criminal cases against one…
IncidentsCyprus president pardons 11 foreign inmates for release and immediate deportation
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides has pardoned 11 third-country nationals serving sentences at the central prison, with all…
IncidentsCyprus defence minister says developments expected soon in missing TNT case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Developments are expected within the next two days in the case of 13.6 kilograms of TNT…
IncidentsSupreme Court rejects dismissed judge Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal in 5-3 ruling
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected dismissed judge Doria Varoshiotou’s appeal against her ouster in a…
IncidentsMotorcyclist Igor Tkachev, 44, dies in crash on Nicosia-Larnaca highway
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 44-year-old man, identified as Igor Tkachev, died in a traffic accident on the Nicosia-Larnaca highway…
IncidentsTeen motorcyclist in critical condition after Limassol coast collision
Limassol, Cyprus. A 17-year-old motorcyclist remained in critical condition on Friday after a collision with a car on…
IncidentsApartment fire in Larnaca sends tenant to treatment for smoke inhalation
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fire broke out on the second floor of a three-storey apartment in Larnaca on Thursday…