News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsOff-duty police officer investigated after three-vehicle crash in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. An off-duty police officer is facing criminal and disciplinary investigations after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a three-vehicle collision near Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday morning. Two vehicles caught fire…
IncidentsThree family members face 122 charges over alleged abuse of minors
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 46-year-old father and his two adult children, aged 23 and 21, appeared before Famagusta court…
IncidentsFather accused over children’s deaths seeks permission to attend funeral in Bulgaria
Xylofagou, Cyprus. A father accused of causing the deaths of his two young children after they were left…
IncidentsPaphos court orders closed trial for suspended mayor Phedonas Phedonos
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos criminal court has ordered that the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who…
IncidentsTwo more arrested over Xylofagou brawl, total rises to five
Xylofagou, Cyprus. Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with a violent brawl in Xylofagou on July 8,…
IncidentsPaphos court to decide on closed hearing in mayor’s rape and abuse trial
Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos criminal court will decide on Thursday whether the trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas…
IncidentsPolice oppose navigation apps that alert drivers to speed cameras and checkpoints
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have reiterated their opposition to navigation applications that alert motorists to the locations of speed…
IncidentsWildfire near Polis Chrysochous brought under control
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. A wildfire that broke out in a reed bed near Polis Chrysochous in the Paphos…
IncidentsKato Paphos kiosk owner pays €3,100 settlement over illegal nicotine pouches
Paphos, Cyprus. A kiosk owner in Kato Paphos has paid a €3,100 out-of-court settlement after customs officers seized…
IncidentsFather of missing Limassol man alleges judge blocked rehabilitation admission
Limassol, Cyprus. The father of 32-year-old Alexandros Sophocleous, who has been missing from his home since Monday, has…
IncidentsFire damages two apartments in Protaras residential building
Protaras, Cyprus. A fire damaged two apartments in a residential building in Protaras on Wednesday, while firefighters safely…