News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsDavid Hunter, convicted in Cyprus manslaughter case, hospitalized in critical condition
Paphos, Cyprus. David Hunter, who was convicted of manslaughter in Cyprus in 2023 for killing his wife, has been admitted to hospital with heart failure and is in critical condition, according to Cyprus Mail…
IncidentsFire near Kallepia in Paphos district burns 10 hectares
Paphos, Cyprus. A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon in a steep area near Kallepia in the Paphos…
IncidentsPolice arrest 10 in overnight urban operations targeting criminal activity
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ten people were arrested during overnight police operations in urban areas targeting criminal activity, with offences…
IncidentsFood delivery driver robbed at knifepoint in Limassol area
Limassol, Cyprus. A food delivery driver was mugged shortly after midnight in the Episkopi area, where three hooded…
IncidentsOvernight fires damage two cars in Kato Polemidia and destroy lorry cabin in Moni
Kato Polemidia, Cyprus. Two cars in Kato Polemidia and a lorry in Moni caught fire overnight, causing extensive…
IncidentsMobile phone use blamed for 11 of 45 road deaths in Cyprus in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Driver distraction, including the use of mobile phones, was blamed for 11 of the 45 road…
IncidentsPaphos resident loses €47,406 in online banking scam, police say
Paphos, Cyprus. A resident of Paphos was defrauded of €47,406 in an online banking scam, police said on…
IncidentsWitness says Stylianos Constantinou case should have been classified as high-risk
Nicosia, Cyprus. A key prosecution witness told a court on Tuesday that the case of teenager Stylianos Constantinou,…
IncidentsTrial of Osiou Avakoum monks hears objections over evidence presented by prosecutors
Nicosia, Cyprus. The trial of two monks from the Osiou Avakoum monastery continued on Tuesday at Nicosia criminal…
IncidentsGiorgos Christodoulou pleads not guilty in cocaine trafficking retrial in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. The retrial of Giorgos Christodoulou, also known as “Zavrantonas”, moved forward on Tuesday after he pleaded…
IncidentsFive arrested and 295 traffic fines issued in overnight Cyprus police operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Five people were arrested for various offences during overnight police operations across Cyprus, while officers issued…