News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsSeven foreign nationals arrested in Nicosia immigration raid
Nicosia, Cyprus. Seven foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday in Nicosia during an immigration raid conducted by police. Authorities said the individuals were found to have been staying in Cyprus illegally. Operation details The…
IncidentsJustice minister outlines organised crime measures and policing reforms to MPs
Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Wednesday presented the government’s agenda to MPs, with new powers to…
IncidentsFormer MP Nikos Sykas will not face charges over abuse allegations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Disy member of parliament Nikos Sykas will not face criminal charges over allegations of abusing…
IncidentsCyprus police warn of evolving drug trade after record cocaine seizures in 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police on Wednesday warned that criminal networks are rapidly adapting their methods and introducing increasingly…
IncidentsRAF Akrotiri security alert was test under operation wideawake, British bases say
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The activation of operation wideawake at RAF Akrotiri on Wednesday morning was a test and not…
IncidentsMan arrested after 4kg of liquid cocaine found in luggage at Larnaca airport
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 65-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after 4kg of liquid cocaine was found hidden in…
IncidentsNew judge appointed in Paphos criminal court trial of suspended mayor Phedonas Phedonos
Paphos, Cyprus. A new judge has been appointed to the criminal court in Paphos for the case of…
IncidentsGunshots fired at house entrance in Tremithousa, Paphos
Tremithousa, Cyprus. Gunshots were fired at the entrance of a house in Tremithousa, Paphos, in the early hours…
IncidentsEight arrested in overnight police operations across urban areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight people were arrested overnight during police operations in urban areas targeting crime, with offences including…
IncidentsLorry destroyed in overnight fire in Limassol field
Limassol, Cyprus. An articulated lorry parked in a field in Limassol was totally destroyed by a fire at…
IncidentsLarnaca court keeps businessman in custody pending extortion trial
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 44-year-old businessman accused of extorting tens of thousands of euros from an elderly man will…