News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsNicosia-Larnaca motorway lanes to Larnaca closed after fire near Kosi exit
Nicosia, Cyprus. Both lanes on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway towards Larnaca were closed on Friday morning after a fire broke out in trees near the Kosi exit, police said. Firefighters were at the scene tackling…
IncidentsPaphos warns of legal action over damage at new Historical Documentation Centre
Paphos, Cyprus. Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said strict measures will be taken against anyone damaging the not-yet-opened Historical…
IncidentsGreek Cypriot man jailed for nearly three years over 23kg cannabis possession
Trachoni, Cyprus. A 28-year-old Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being…
Incidents21-year-old arrested in Paralimni on suspicion of drug possession with intent to supply
Paralimni, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs with intent to…
IncidentsVehicle destroyed in suspected malicious fire in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A vehicle was totally destroyed in a fire in Nicosia on Thursday that appears to have…
IncidentsInvestigation under way after house fire in Livadia, Larnaca
Livadia, Cyprus. Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a house in Livadia, Larnaca, early on…
IncidentsTwo Somali women drown while swimming off Oroklini in Larnaca district
Oroklini, Cyprus. Two young Somali women died on Thursday afternoon after going for a swim in the Oroklini…
IncidentsUkrainian woman sentenced in Cyprus over false cash declarations totaling nearly €8 million
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday after being found…
IncidentsDavid Hunter dies at 78 after hospital admission
Nicosia, Cyprus. David Hunter, who was convicted of manslaughter in 2023 after killing his seriously ill wife, died…
IncidentsMan arrested after damage to Social Welfare Services employees’ vehicles in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 51-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly damaging the windshields of five vehicles…
IncidentsCyprus anti-corruption findings in Mafia State case expanded to include tax scrutiny
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides is facing renewed pressure to show independence from former president Nicos Anastasiades after…