News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsDriver arrested in Nicosia after alcohol reading exceeds legal limit
A driver arrested early on Monday in Nicosia recorded a breathalyser reading of 117μg, compared with the legal maximum of 22μg, and is due in court the same day.
IncidentsTeenager hospitalised after group assault in Latsia
Police are investigating an attack on a teenager in Latsia on Friday night that left him with bruising,…
IncidentsSeven arrested during overnight police operations
Police stopped 550 vehicles and checked 710 drivers and passengers during overnight operations, reporting 395 people for traffic…
IncidentsCyprus police investigate 208 animal abuse cases, with 25 before court
Police investigated about 208 animal abuse cases in Cyprus between January and October this year, with 25 serious…
IncidentsWoman found dead at home in Limassol’s Omonia area
Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old Latvian woman found at her home in Limassol, with a…
IncidentsAnimal welfare commissioner urges enforcement of court rulings against Melios Zoo
Elias Myrianthous called for enforcement of court rulings and more systematic zoo inspections after a bear was found…
IncidentsThree workers fall nine metres at Strovolos building site, one critically injured
Three construction workers were injured in a nine-metre fall in Strovolos on Thursday, with police notified two days…
IncidentsTwo drivers hospitalised after head-on collision near Tsada
A 20-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were hospitalised with mild abrasions after a head-on collision near Tsada…
IncidentsDriver arrested after car hits six pedestrians in Argaka
A 66-year-old driver was arrested after hitting six pedestrians, including two children, in Argaka on Saturday evening and…
IncidentsBear safely returned to enclosure after escape at Melios Zoo
Police confirmed on Sunday that a bear was safely returned to its enclosure at Melios Zoo after a…
IncidentsEAC electricity network linked to at least five fires this year
The forestry department says the electricity network has caused at least five fires this year, although the situation…