News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCommunities renew calls to relocate Kalo Chorio firing range after wildfire
Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. Communities affected by the wildfire sparked at the Kalo Chorio firing range have unanimously renewed calls for the facility to be relocated. The defence ministry has also pledged to cover all…
IncidentsPakistani authorities stop four men allegedly planning irregular travel to Cyprus
Sialkot, Pakistan. Pakistani authorities stopped seven passengers at Sialkot International Airport on Wednesday during an investigation into suspected…
IncidentsIsraeli tourist dies after drowning off Limassol coast
Limassol, Cyprus. A 34-year-old Israeli tourist died after drowning while swimming off the coast of Limassol, police said…
IncidentsOver 100 drivers reported for speeding in nationwide police operation
Nicosia, Cyprus. More than 100 drivers were reported for speeding during a nationwide police operation conducted on Tuesday…
IncidentsTwo men arrested after cannabis seizure in Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two men aged 51 and 47 were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a drug investigation…
IncidentsSeventeen migrants reported dead after boat rescue off Mallorca
Mallorca, Spain. Seventeen migrants were reported to have died while attempting to reach Spain’s Balearic Islands after 15…
IncidentsWoman remains critical after supermarket stabbing in northern Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A woman remains intubated and in critical condition after she was stabbed multiple times at a…
IncidentsSyrian man dies after Limassol scooter collision
Limassol, Cyprus. A 24-year-old Syrian man died from injuries sustained in a traffic collision involving an electric scooter…
IncidentsTwo men jailed over cannabis possession with intent to supply
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two 22-year-old men were sentenced to six years and two and a half years in prison…
IncidentsCustoms seize 14 cartons of cigarettes at Deryneia crossing
Deryneia, Cyprus. Customs officials seized 14 cartons of cigarettes during routine Green Line Regulation checks at the Deryneia…
IncidentsTwo remanded for eight days over suspected Kornos forest fire
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were remanded in custody for eight days by Larnaca…