News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFire destroys residential building in Amargetis
A dilapidated residential building in Amargetis, in the Paphos district, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday, with the cause still under investigation.
IncidentsTobacco seized in Protaras, premises owner pays €5,000 settlement fine
Customs seized 54 cartons of cigarettes, three cartons of heated cigarettes and 12 packages of rolling tobacco at…
IncidentsCustoms seizes 175 cartons of cigarettes from passenger at Paphos airport
A British passenger was arrested at Paphos airport after customs seized 175 cartons of cigarettes and was released…
IncidentsMan arrested at Larnaca airport over five burglaries in Limassol district
A 44-year-old man was arrested on Friday night in connection with five burglaries and thefts committed in the…
IncidentsSix arrested during police operations across Cyprus
Police arrested six people during Friday night operations across Cyprus, recording 280 traffic violations and impounding 11 vehicles.
IncidentsECtHR rules against Cyprus over Moroccan asylum seeker’s prolonged detention
The European Court of Human Rights found a violation over a Moroccan asylum seeker's 13.5-month detention in Cyprus…
IncidentsOpek director questioned by police over pre-election Facebook post
Theano Kalavana says she may face criminal charges over a Facebook post published the day before parliamentary elections…
IncidentsDefence challenges teacher’s testimony in trial over Stylianos Constantinou’s suicide
Defence lawyers challenged a teacher’s conclusion that Stylianos Constantinou, who died by suicide aged 15 in 2019, suffered…
Incidents‘Golden passports’ trial expected to proceed on October 19 after charges clarified
The trial of ten defendants in the ‘golden passports’ case is expected to proceed on October 19 after…
IncidentsPolice and Larnaca EOA confirm longstanding problems at apartment complex
Authorities say a Larnaca apartment complex faces meter tampering complaints, illegal occupation or rentals, serious hygiene problems and…
IncidentsPaphos man loses more than €65,000 in investment and recovery scams
A 60-year-old man lost €51,326 in an online investment scam and another €14,000 to someone claiming he could…