News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFamagusta court sentences man to eight years for rape
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 30-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday after the Famagusta permanent criminal court found him guilty of rape. Investigation and trial According to police, the offence was…
IncidentsBritish tourist remanded after son dies in fourth-floor hotel fall in Chlorakas
Chlorakas, Cyprus. A 37-year-old British tourist was remanded in custody for eight days by Paphos district court on…
IncidentsIndian seafarer missing after attack on Cyprus-flagged vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. An Indian seafarer remains missing after the Cyprus-flagged container vessel GFS Galaxy was struck by an…
IncidentsPolice await instructions in Mafia State investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are not currently involved in investigations related to the Mafia State case and are awaiting…
IncidentsIndian crew member missing after missile strike on Cyprus-flagged ship
Nicosia, Cyprus. An Indian crew member remains missing after a missile struck the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS GALAXY…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested over €26,000 theft from vehicle in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. Police arrested a second suspect on Sunday in connection with the theft of property worth €26,000…
IncidentsTwo Greek Cypriots detained in north over alleged crossing and military zone violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two young Greek Cypriots, a man and a woman, were detained in the north on Sunday…
IncidentsPolice investigate threats targeting Nicosia Mall, KEMA and Paphos Mall
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are continuing to investigate threatening messages sent on Saturday targeting the Nicosia Mall and the…
IncidentsFire service rescues injured person and tackles two blazes in Famagusta district
Paralimni, Cyprus. The fire service rescued an injured person from a cave in Paralimni on Sunday before responding…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest 15 in nationwide overnight operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 15 people during overnight operations across Cyprus aimed at preventing crime, maintaining public order…
IncidentsFire in Avgorou destroys about 750 hay bales
Avgorou, Cyprus. A fire reported late on Sunday destroyed approximately 750 hay bales in Avgorou, while the cause…