News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus among eight EU states with designated contact point for trafficking victim referrals
An EU report says Cyprus has a fully institutionalised referral mechanism but faces challenges in training, coordination and resources.
IncidentsThree witnesses testify in Avakoum monastery fraud trial
Witnesses said the monastery owed them money or had accepted a donation without issuing a receipt.
IncidentsPolice and HIO warn of fraudulent Gesy text messages
Police and the Health Insurance Organisation say messages posing as Gesy notifications are still being sent and urge…
IncidentsRed Flag violence prevention platform expected to launch in early 2027
The justice ministry says the platform will help services assess warning signs of violence and coordinate early intervention.
IncidentsCause of fire at Larnaca car hire office remains unclear
A fire at a Larnaca car hire office damaged three vehicles and destroyed personal belongings and an electric…
IncidentsTwo more bodies found near Kyrenia ferry wreckage, bringing confirmed deaths to 17
The bodies were found about a kilometre from the wreckage, while 11 people remain unaccounted for after the…
IncidentsTwenty-one rescued after boat capsizes off Limassol
All 21 people aboard a boat that capsized off Dasoudi on Monday morning reached shore safely and were…
IncidentsPolice question 27 people over social media posts linked to parliamentary election
Police are investigating 127 complaints about posts and advertisements published during a ban on election-related campaigning.
IncidentsFive Paphos establishments reported for noise violations
Police inspected 11 establishments during an overnight operation in Paphos and seized audio equipment from two suspected of…
IncidentsFour arrested during overnight police operations in Cyprus
Police checked 594 vehicles and 751 people during the operations, issuing 343 traffic fines and impounding 10 vehicles.
IncidentsTwo British nationals arrested at Paphos airport over 42,000 suspected duty-free cigarettes
Customs officers found 210 cartons of cigarettes in the luggage of two passengers preparing to fly to Liverpool.