News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsWall collapse in Larnaca prompts search operation amid fears someone may be trapped
Larnaca, Cyprus. Emergency services were deployed on Monday after a wall collapsed at a residential property near Larnaca’s old town, with authorities investigating whether anyone may be trapped under debris. Emergency response Police and…
IncidentsThanasis Nicolaou private prosecution advances with revised indictment filed
Nicosia, Cyprus. Court proceedings in the private criminal prosecution brought by the family of Thanasis Nicolaou have advanced…
IncidentsTwo defendants in Pyla torture case raise legal objections in Larnaca court
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two defendants accused in the Pyla torture case appeared before the Larnaca permanent criminal court on…
IncidentsChristodoulou to remain in custody pending retrial in cocaine importation case
Nicosia, Cyprus. A permanent criminal court on Monday unanimously ruled that Giorgos Christodoulou, also known as Zavrantonas, will…
IncidentsCourt of appeal raises cannabis trafficking sentence from nine to 12 years
Nicosia, Cyprus. A court of appeal on Monday increased a drug trafficking sentence for possession of 12.9kg of…
IncidentsFour men charged over alleged criminal organisation see trial adjourned in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. The trial of four men accused of participating in a criminal organisation was adjourned on Monday…
IncidentsTwo arrested in overnight police operations across urban areas
Nicosia, Cyprus. Two people were arrested overnight during coordinated operations carried out in urban areas, police said on…
IncidentsNational Guard to clear minefield between Aradippou and Troulloi until June 26
Nicosia, Cyprus. The National Guard said on Monday that it will carry out minefield clearance work for the…
IncidentsTwo men arrested after police find drugs, firearms and explosives-related items in Aglandjia stop
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested two men aged 34 and 25 on Saturday after officers stopped a suspicious vehicle…
IncidentsBritish passenger remanded after duty-unpaid cigarettes seized at Larnaca airport
Larnaca, Cyprus. A British passenger was remanded in custody for three days on Saturday after customs officers at…
IncidentsMan remanded in custody over alleged €800,000 theft from Limassol company
Limassol, Cyprus. A 50-year-old man was remanded in custody for eight days by Limassol district court on Saturday…