News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsAyia Napa man jailed for seven years over attempted rape and sexual abuse of tourist
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 37-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Thursday by the Famagusta permanent criminal court after being found guilty of attempted rape, sexual abuse and coercion into acts of…
IncidentsLarnaca police chief says raid on illegal migrants was assessed despite unpredictable risks
Larnaca, Cyprus. The risks of Wednesday’s raid on illegal migrants were fully assessed, but an element of unpredictability…
IncidentsCyprus freezes Parekklisia property linked to Bangladeshi businessman in fraud probe
Nicosia, Cyprus. A district court in Nicosia has frozen a property in Parekklisia owned by Bangladeshi businessman Mohammed…
IncidentsSecond suspect arrested over theft of bronze relief figures from Yermasoyia monument
Limassol, Cyprus. A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of bronze relief figures from…
IncidentsBritish bases police warn motorists and beachgoers ahead of long weekend
Dhekelia, Cyprus. British bases police on Thursday urged motorists and beachgoers to remain vigilant ahead of the long…
IncidentsCyprus police arrest eight in overnight coordinated crime prevention operations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eight people were arrested overnight during coordinated police operations across Cyprus as part of targeted crime…
IncidentsPaphos mayor’s rape case delayed after judge requests recusal
Paphos, Cyprus. Proceedings in the rape case involving suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos were halted before they could…
IncidentsPolice investigate robbery of food delivery driver in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are investigating the robbery of a 29-year-old food delivery driver in Nicosia after he was…
IncidentsSuspended Paphos mayor to appear in court in alleged rape case
Paphos, Cyprus. Suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos is due to appear before Paphos criminal court on Thursday in…
IncidentsExplosion damages butcher shop in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. An explosion caused extensive damage to a butcher shop in Paphos in the early hours of…
IncidentsMan dies after falling from balcony during immigration raid in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. One of three men who jumped from a balcony during an immigration raid in Larnaca died…