News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsWeapons and ammunition found in open area of Nicosia district
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police found guns and ammunition in an open area of the Nicosia district on Saturday following a tipoff. Discovery near Koutrafas The items were found at about 2.30pm in the Koutrafas area,…
IncidentsPolice investigate brain death of four-year-old during hospital transfer
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police have launched an investigation into the brain death of a four-year-old boy while he was…
IncidentsCharred body found in burning vehicle in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. A charred body was found inside a burning vehicle on a dirt road in Avgorou on…
IncidentsHouse fire in Tochni causes extensive damage
Tochni, Cyprus. A fire broke out at a house in the early hours of Saturday, causing extensive damage…
IncidentsSix suspects due in Famagusta court over alleged kidnapping
Famagusta, Cyprus. Six suspects are expected to appear before the Famagusta district court on Saturday over their alleged…
IncidentsFire destroys restaurant warehouse in Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A wooden restaurant warehouse was completely destroyed after a fire broke out in a reed…
IncidentsTwo arrested at Larnaca airport over attempted murder case
Larnaca, Cyprus. Police arrested two suspects at Larnaca airport on Friday in connection with the attempted murder of…
IncidentsMan convicted of attempted murder and rape at Famagusta district hotel
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 20-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday by the Famagusta criminal court of attempted murder…
IncidentsArsos fire burns five hectares as police examine possible arson
Arsos, Cyprus. A fire that broke out on Thursday burned about five hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation,…
IncidentsPrison guard dismissed after investigation finds repeated duty breaches
Nicosia, Cyprus. The justice ministry confirmed on Friday that a prison guard on an indefinite contract had been…
IncidentsParliament questions handling of Videogate investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus. Questions over the handling of the Videogate investigation intensified on Friday as independent criminal investigator Andreas…