News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsBritish man dies after falling ill while diving in Ayia Napa
A 63-year-old British man died after falling ill during a dive in the Pernera area of Ayia Napa, police said.
IncidentsFour arrested in Limassol over security guard licensing violations
Police said three people were working as security guards without licences, while a fourth violated the terms of…
IncidentsThree vehicles damaged in fire at car hire office
Police said a fire at a car hire office early Monday damaged three vehicles and destroyed the owner’s…
IncidentsPolice issue 34 scooter citations in Paphos crackdown
Police issued 34 citations to mobile scooter users in Paphos on Sunday night for offences including riding in…
IncidentsSecurity at police holding cells to be reviewed after Lakatamia escape
The justice minister and police chief will discuss security and overcrowding after a 19-year-old remand prisoner escaped from…
IncidentsMan dies after being found unconscious in sea off Pyla
A foreign national was found floating near a breakwater in the Pyla tourist area and was pronounced dead…
IncidentsMan rescued from overturned car on Limassol-Nicosia highway
Firefighters freed a man from an overturned car near the Troodos roundabout on Saturday. He was taken to…
IncidentsFive arrested in overnight police operations across Cyprus
Police checked hundreds of drivers and passengers, inspected 62 premises and issued 309 traffic fines during overnight operations.
IncidentsMan wanted in Bosnia and Herzegovina arrested at Larnaca airport
The 33-year-old, wanted over alleged offences dating to 2019, is expected to face extradition proceedings in Cyprus.
IncidentsPolice review escape of 19-year-old from Lakatamia holding cells
Police leaders met on Saturday to review the escape, while Nicosia CID investigates and efforts continue to locate…
IncidentsTeenager dies in hospital after e-scooter collision in Aglandjia
Aris Papacharalambous, 16, died on Saturday after being hospitalised since an August 7 collision with a car in…