News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPaphos acting mayor seeks CCTV and stronger police presence after second wave of vandalism
Acting Paphos mayor Angelos Onisiforou said the municipality cannot replace the police and urged CCTV cameras and more patrols after vandals damaged public spaces and Christmas decorations.
IncidentsOvernight police operations in Cyprus lead to four arrests and 237 traffic reports
Police arrested four people for offences including theft and reported 237 individuals for traffic violations during overnight operations…
IncidentsTwo arrested after British man dies of stab wounds in Peyia
Police detained a 42-year-old woman, reportedly the victim's partner, and her 22-year-old son early on Tuesday as part…
IncidentsMan found with stab wounds in car in Peyia dies in hospital as Paphos police probe possible murder
Paphos police are investigating a possible murder after a man discovered in a car in Peyia on Monday…
IncidentsAvakoum monastery paid over €100,000 in cash for cement, Nicosia criminal court told
A cement company CEO told the Nicosia criminal court that the Avakoum monastery paid more than €100,000 in…
IncidentsPolice deploy hundreds of officers and airport-style screening for Maccabi Tel Aviv games in Limassol
Police announced on Monday that metal detectors, online-only ticketing and a ban on flags will apply at Maccabi…
IncidentsHearing on death of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou adjourned to Tuesday at prosecution’s request
Nicosia district court will resume on Tuesday the case over the 2019 suicide of a 14-year-old boy, after…
IncidentsLimassol court extends custody of Syrian man who confessed to killing Olga Vasilieva
A 43-year-old Syrian man who admitted killing 61-year-old Olga Vasilieva with a hammer will stay in custody for…
IncidentsFemale warden hurt while breaking up inmate fight at Cyprus central prison
A female warden needed hospital treatment after being hurt in a brawl between inmates in the women's wing…
IncidentsArsonists target two municipal worksites on Kanaris street in central Paphos
Two worksites in Paphos city centre were deliberately set alight early on Monday, with the acting mayor hoping…
IncidentsCar catches fire during parking attempt in Polemidia, Limassol
A car went up in flames early on Monday in Polemidia, Limassol, as its driver tried to park,…