News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice find no evidence supporting claims in Cyprus ‘Sandy’ affair
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police in Cyprus said allegations published by journalist Makarios Drousiotis in the so-called ‘Sandy’ affair were not supported by testimony, forensic findings or objective evidence. A prominent lawyer said on Thursday that…
IncidentsAppeals court upholds dismissal of nurse over failure to sterilise surgical instruments
Nicosia, Cyprus. An appeals court has upheld an earlier judgment finding that a nurse was lawfully dismissed from…
IncidentsCyprus Supreme Court reserves decision on Nikos Clerides search warrant challenge
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its decision on an application by lawyer Nikos Clerides to…
IncidentsLufthansa staff injured after Boeing 787 nose gear collapses at Frankfurt airport gate
Frankfurt, Germany. Several staff members were injured on Thursday when the nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787…
IncidentsFirefighters battle blaze in Pentakomo area of Limassol
Pentakomo, Cyprus. Firefighters were battling a blaze in the Pentakomo area of Limassol on Thursday after about six…
IncidentsPolice warn of automated phone scam falsely claiming to be from PayPal
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have warned of a new telephone scam using automated calls that falsely claim to be…
IncidentsWedding reception in Limassol linked to suspected food poisoning affecting 74 people
Limassol, Cyprus. A total of 74 people reported symptoms of suspected food poisoning after a wedding reception in…
Incidents24-year-old arrested over suspected vehicle arson in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the suspected arson of a vehicle in Nicosia,…
IncidentsCar destroyed in Aradippou fire as two nearby vehicles damaged
Aradippou, Cyprus. A vehicle belonging to a 65-year-old man was destroyed in a fire outside a residence in…
IncidentsVideogate criminal investigation nears completion as findings due on June 16
Nicosia, Cyprus. The criminal investigation into the Videogate affair is entering its final stage, with independent criminal investigator…
IncidentsCyprus appeals court upholds 14-year sentence in Limassol cannabis trafficking case
Limassol, Cyprus. A Cyprus appeals court on May 29 rejected the appeal of a 26-year-old man sentenced to…