News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo suspects remanded over fatal shooting of cat in Paphos
Two people aged 18 and 16 were remanded for two days on Wednesday over the fatal shooting of a cat in Paphos, while a third suspect was already in custody.
Incidents24th body recovered after ferry sinking off Kyrenia
A 24th body has been recovered off Kyrenia following the August 30 ferry sinking, with four people still…
IncidentsFood delivery driver robbed by masked group in Larnaca
A 49-year-old delivery driver was threatened with a knife in Larnaca on Tuesday night and later found his…
IncidentsFive arrested during islandwide police checks in Cyprus
Police arrested five people during patrols on Tuesday night, checking 456 vehicles and 32 premises and issuing 263…
IncidentsLebanese security forces arrest nine Syrians over planned boat crossing to Cyprus
Nine Syrians were arrested in northern Lebanon over a suspected migrant-smuggling plan to Cyprus, with each passenger reportedly…
IncidentsSenior police official testifies in suspended Paphos mayor’s rape trial
The trial of suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos continued on Tuesday with testimony from a senior police official,…
IncidentsMan arrested in Larnaca over possession of child sexual abuse material
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in Larnaca on Tuesday following information from Europol about child sexual abuse material.
IncidentsThird teenager arrested over cat’s shooting death in Paphos
Police announced a third arrest over the death of a cat hit by 13 pellets in Paphos, as…
IncidentsBritish father to be sentenced on October 16 over son’s fatal fall from Paphos hotel
Paphos district court will sentence a British father on October 16 after he pleaded guilty to negligence over…
IncidentsLarnaca airport alert after passenger found on Tel Aviv flight without manifest entry
Civil Aviation launched investigations after a woman not listed on a Tel Aviv-bound flight’s manifest was found on…
Incidents23rd body recovered off Kyrenia after ferry sinking; five still missing
A 23rd body has been recovered off Kyrenia following the August 30 ferry sinking, while five people remain…