News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsLarnaca court remands two businessmen over links to town centre shooting case
Larnaca, Cyprus. The Larnaca District Court on Friday remanded two men described as prominent businessmen, aged 47 and 43, in custody for four days in connection with last weekend’s shooting in Larnaca town centre.…
IncidentsBoat in Paphos harbour damaged by strong winds, pulled out by crane
Paphos, Cyprus. A moored boat at Paphos harbour suffered serious material damage due to strong winds and waves,…
IncidentsWarehouse fire near Kissonerga and Emba causes roof collapse, fire brigade says
Paphos, Cyprus. A fire broke out in a warehouse between the Paphos district villages of Kissonerga and Emba…
IncidentsDriver, 63, dies after collision in Limassol as police examine possible medical cause
Limassol, Cyprus. A 63-year-old driver died on Thursday after his vehicle collided with another in Limassol, with police…
IncidentsCourt orders full handover of witness material in Thanasis Nicolaou cover-up case
Limassol, Cyprus. Defence lawyers in the case concerning an alleged cover-up of the circumstances surrounding the death of…
IncidentsThree Czech passengers detained at Larnaca airport over 42,000 untaxed cigarettes
Larnaca, Cyprus. Three Czech passengers departing from Larnaca airport were arrested on Thursday after customs officers found 42,000…
IncidentsFire damages attic of two-storey house in Konya; residents evacuate safely
Konya, Cyprus. A fire broke out around 3am on Thursday on the wooden roof of a two-storey house…
Incidents13 arrest warrants issued for social media personality Ioanna Fotiou, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that 13 arrest warrants were issued against social media personality Ioanna Fotiou,…
Incidents24-year-old arrested after vehicle check and home search uncover drugs, cash and captagon tablets
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man has been arrested after police found large quantities of drugs and cash during…
IncidentsCyprus committee to seek penalties for mistreatment of dead animals after Chloraka sea turtle video
Chloraka, Cyprus. Cyprus’ parliamentary environment committee will pursue amendments to introduce explicit penalties for the mistreatment of dead…
IncidentsPolice seize untaxed tobacco in Nicosia raid, arrest 69-year-old man
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police seized a large quantity of untaxed tobacco during a search of a residential property in…