News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsBritish tourist attacked a policeman
A British tourist was arrested in the Paphos airport for attacking a policeman. According to the investigator, the 49-year old woman became very angry due to the delay whilst registering for the flight. She…
IncidentsApplication for political asylum has been rejected
The Cyprus authorities have rejected the application for political asylum made by the hijacker of the EgyptAir aircraft.…
IncidentsTop news on the week
Doctors’ fraud- another suspect is arrested This week the corruption scandal in the healthcare sector got new development.…
IncidentsFire in hotel in Protaras
A tablet pc, which was left on the charger, could be the cause of fire which happened in…
IncidentsThe website of the Central Bank of Cyprus is under attack
Unknown hackers have attacked the website of the Central Bank of Cyprus. This was announced the by the…
IncidentsArmed robbery of McDonald’s in Limassol
Police is searching for armed criminals who robbed McDonald’s restaurant in Limassol this morning. According to the police,…
IncidentsDrunk driver attached a policeman
The drunk driver was caught for speeding. According to the police reports, at around 17:30 on Sunday afternoon…
IncidentsFirefighting service is on alert during the Easter festivities
The firefighting service has reported that since 1st of April there were 22 fires. This is due to…
IncidentsHijacker requested asylum
The hijacker of the Egyptian aircraft has requested asylum in Cyprus. This request will be examined on the…
IncidentsBombing threat in Ercan airport
The security service of the Ercan International Airport are on alert due to the threat of the explosions.…
IncidentsBurglary in Larnaca
The tourist house was broken into in Larnaca and valuable gadgets were stolen. According to the police, after…