News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsDisciplinary investigation launched after teenager escapes briefly from Omorfita police station
Nicosia, Cyprus. A disciplinary investigation was launched on Saturday after a 17-year-old briefly escaped from police custody at Omorfita police station the previous evening. The teenager was recaptured a few hours later after a…
IncidentsLarnaca police arrest 21-year-old after finding cannabis, cocaine and scale on motorcycle
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning in Larnaca after police found cannabis and cocaine…
IncidentsGrandfather arrested in Heraklion after 18-month-old granddaughter dies in hospital
Heraklion, Greece. A 45-year-old grandfather was arrested in Heraklion, Crete, following the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter, who…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested over attempted explosive attack on business premises in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted explosive attack on business premises…
Incidents20-year-old man rescued after fall into uncovered basement in Chloraka
Chloraka, Cyprus. A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital after falling into an uncovered basement at a residence…
IncidentsWorker critically injured after air conditioning compressor explosion in Strovolos
Strovolos, Cyprus. A 49-year-old man is in critical condition after an air conditioning compressor exploded while he was…
IncidentsTwo teenagers arrested over Nicosia electronics shop burglary
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested two individuals on Friday in connection with conspiracy to commit a crime, burglary and…
IncidentsSupreme Court rejects request by German estate agent to halt Nicosia criminal trial
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court has rejected a request by German real estate agent Eva Isabella Kunzel for…
Incidents17-year-old Syrian escapes custody from Omorfita police station
Omorfita, Cyprus. A 17-year-old Syrian held at Omorfita police station escaped police custody on Friday and disappeared. Police…
IncidentsCyprus court grants €1 million bail to 57-year-old suspect in terrorism case
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 57-year-old man charged alongside two other suspects in a terrorism case was released on €1…
IncidentsCourt hears child suicide attempt alone signaled immediate danger in Stylianos Constantinou case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Court proceedings into the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou continued on Friday with the cross-examination of…