News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus police arrest three in overnight preventive operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested three people during overnight preventive operations carried out across Cyprus, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests were linked to offences including possession of burglary tools, illegal stay in Cyprus and…
IncidentsPolice seize about 2kg of cannabis in Zygi operation and arrest 63-year-old man
Zygi, Cyprus. Police anti-drug officers seized around two kilograms of cannabis during an operation in the Zygi area…
IncidentsPolice say investigation into officer-involved shooting and suicide is ongoing
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police on Wednesday said the criminal investigation into the shooting of a woman by her police…
IncidentsFire near Astromeritis checkpoint brought under control after burning four hectares
Astromeritis, Cyprus. A fire that broke out in dry grass and wild vegetation near the Astromeritis checkpoint on…
IncidentsFormer teacher testifies in Nicosia court over 2019 death of Stylianos Constantinou
Nicosia, Cyprus. The former nursery school teacher of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou, who died by suicide in September 2019,…
IncidentsFather to appear in Dhekelia court as investigation into boys’ deaths in car continues
Dhekelia, Cyprus. The father of two young boys found dead inside a car in the Dhekelia British bases…
IncidentsAntwerp apartment tower fire kills at least five, police say
Antwerp, Belgium. At least five people were killed in a fire at a 10-storey apartment tower in Antwerp…
IncidentsNicosia court rejects separate hearing request in Avakoum monks’ evidence dispute
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Nicosia criminal court on Wednesday rejected a defence request for a trial within a trial…
IncidentsDelivery driver assaulted and robbed in Limassol, later arrested over illegal residence
Limassol, Cyprus. A 23-year-old delivery driver was assaulted and robbed by three unidentified individuals in Limassol early on…
IncidentsWoman shot by husband remains in critical condition, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 46-year-old woman who was shot by her husband on Tuesday remains in critical condition, police…
IncidentsMan arrested in explosives investigation and due in Famagusta court
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 31-year-old man was arrested as part of an investigation into the illegal possession of explosives…