News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsTwo fires in Nicosia cause minor damage, fire service says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two fires in Nicosia caused minor damage on Monday, one linked to an electrical fault and the other to unattended cooking, the fire service said on Tuesday. The incidents were reported in…
IncidentsMotorcycle destroyed in suspected arson attack in Akaki
Akaki, Cyprus. A motorcycle was set on fire shortly after midnight on Tuesday in the Nicosia district village…
IncidentsMan sought since 2023 in drug trafficking case arrested, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 51-year-old man wanted since 2023 in connection with a drug trafficking investigation was arrested on…
IncidentsCyprus Supreme Court upholds detention of Russian national in US extradition case
Larnaca, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Supreme Court on Monday rejected a legal challenge by a Russian national detained as part…
IncidentsVideogate investigation extended to July 20 for further evidence review
Nicosia, Cyprus. The criminal investigation into the Videogate affair will continue until July 20 after attorney-general George Savvides…
IncidentsChild jumps from school window after failing classes at Turkish Cypriot school
Nicosia, Cyprus. A child jumped from the second-floor window of his school on Monday after learning that he…
IncidentsAppeal court overturns bail decision for three defendants in child abuse case
Paralimni, Cyprus. The court of appeal on Monday overturned a district court decision to release three defendants on…
IncidentsTraffic dispute in Limassol ends in fight, one driver hospitalised
Limassol, Cyprus. A traffic dispute between two drivers in Limassol turned into a fight on Monday morning, leaving…
IncidentsPolice investigate disappearance of 22-year-old Bangladeshi man as possible abduction
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police are seeking information to locate a 22-year-old man from Bangladesh who went missing on June…
IncidentsNine arrested in Paphos drug operation, police seize narcotics, cash and weapons
Paphos, Cyprus. Nine people were arrested in Paphos on Sunday for possession of cannabis, cocaine and other drugs,…
IncidentsNational Guard members disciplined over missing explosives from Larnaca firing range
Larnaca, Cyprus. Members of the National Guard have been disciplined following an internal investigation into the disappearance of…