News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFour arrested during preventive police operations on Monday night
Police checked 526 drivers and 119 passengers during preventive operations, recording 249 traffic complaints and impounding 10 vehicles.
IncidentsThree robberies reported in Limassol within 1.5 hours
Police are investigating three robberies involving cyclists in Limassol early on Tuesday, including one in which a 50-year-old…
IncidentsPolice chief orders investigation after teenager escapes custody in Larnaca
An 18-year-old who escaped from a prisoner van at Larnaca district court around noon was caught by bicycle…
IncidentsFather of boys found dead in Xylofagou to remain in custody until November 30 trial
A senior British bases judge dismissed the father’s bail appeal, with his defence citing a legal gap over…
IncidentsWoman, 81, loses €33,424 in Limassol scam involving message posing as Gesy
Police said an 81-year-old woman lost €33,424 from two bank accounts after following a text message purportedly from…
IncidentsGerman man, 75, found dead at home in Livadia
Police are investigating the cause of death of a 75-year-old German man whose body was discovered at his…
IncidentsCustoms seize untaxed tobacco in Larnaca and misdeclared goods at Limassol port
Customs reported seizures of untaxed tobacco in Larnaca and supplements and energy drinks labelled as clothing at Limassol…
IncidentsPolice search Larnaca after teenager escapes custody at district court
An 18-year-old foreign national escaped police custody at Larnaca district court on Monday, prompting patrols and searches throughout…
IncidentsMelios Zoo owner defends farm status after bear incident and calls for intervention
Melios Zoo owner Menelaos Menelaou denies a bear escaped on Saturday, while Animal Welfare Commissioner Elias Myrianthous urges…
IncidentsDriver escapes unhurt as car catches fire on Sotira–Ayia Napa road
A car caught fire on the Sotira–Ayia Napa road at 7.05am on Monday; the driver escaped unharmed and…
IncidentsDriver rescued after vehicle falls eight metres into riverbed in Nicosia district
A woman was rescued after her vehicle went off the Gourris-Kalo Chorio road on Sunday night and fell…