News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice find 115 illegally trapped birds in Larnaca district
Police found 115 birds trapped in nets in a prohibited hunting area of Larnaca district and released the surviving birds.
IncidentsPedestrian critically injured in Paralimni hit-and-run
A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after a vehicle struck two pedestrians in Paralimni before leaving the…
IncidentsTurkish Cypriot authorities waive fees and offer healthcare after Kyrenia ferry sinking
Turkish Cypriot authorities will waive legal costs, provide healthcare and facilitate residency permits for people affected by last…
IncidentsPaphos teenager remanded after police chase and vehicle search
A 19-year-old from Paphos was remanded for two days after police said he drove dangerously, fled from officers…
IncidentsMinor arrested in Larnaca over reported car theft
Bicycle-mounted police arrested a minor in Larnaca after a car was reportedly stolen from a car wash.
IncidentsFirefighters respond to flooded basements and car fire after heavy rain
Firefighters pumped water from two flooded basements in Paphos and Larnaca, while a car fire in Strovolos is…
IncidentsMan arrested in Larnaca for driving nearly seven times over alcohol limit
Police arrested and later released a 40-year-old man after he allegedly recorded 147μg/l in a breathalyser test on…
IncidentsDriver arrested after speeding at 161km/h on Limassol-Paphos motorway
A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly speeding, failing to stop for police and driving without a licence…
IncidentsFifteenth body recovered from sunken ferry off Kyrenia
A fifteenth body has been recovered from the ferry that sank off Kyrenia last month, leaving 15 people…
IncidentsGirl, 15, injured after falling from third-floor flat in Limassol
A 15-year-old girl is in hospital but out of danger after falling onto a wooden pergola from a…
IncidentsICE agent pleads not guilty to FBI false statement charges over Minneapolis shooting
Suspended ICE agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he lied about events before shooting…