News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTeacher cross-examined in Nicosia court over handling of Stylianos Constantinou case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence attorneys on Monday cross-examined a nursery schoolteacher who had supervised the class of Stylianos Constantinou, the boy who died by suicide at the age of 14. The Nicosia district court case…
Incidents18-year-old arrested as investigation continues into Ayia Napa attack
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. An 18-year-old man was arrested on Monday as investigations continued into the attack on a…
IncidentsQuestions raised over police handling of evidence in Avakoum monastery trial
Nicosia, Cyprus. Questions were raised in Nicosia criminal court on Monday over the legitimacy of police actions in…
IncidentsCyprus joins Global Chain anti-trafficking operation as 1,024 arrests made worldwide
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police said on Monday they participated in the global anti-human trafficking operation Global Chain, during…
IncidentsJewellery shop owner injured while resisting attempted armed robbery in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 73-year-old jewellery shop owner was injured on Monday morning after resisting an attempted armed robbery…
IncidentsLarnaca court rejects early bid to dismiss Pyla torture case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A criminal court in Larnaca on Monday rejected as premature an application by a 48-year-old defendant…
IncidentsCustoms seize duty-free tobacco in Limassol residence search
Limassol, Cyprus. The customs department confiscated duty-free tobacco products from a residence in Limassol on Sunday after receiving…
IncidentsCyprus anti-corruption authority declines comment on reported probe into former MP
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ anti-corruption authority on Monday declined to comment on reports that it is investigating a former…
IncidentsTurkish Cypriot figures condemn attack on man in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot political figures have condemned the attack on a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot man in…
IncidentsSix arrested and 370 traffic fines issued in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested six people and issued 370 traffic fines during overnight operations across Cyprus, including 143…
IncidentsThree 18-year-olds arrested over serious assault in Famagusta district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested three 18-year-olds in the early hours of Monday in connection with the serious assault…