News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsLondon man jailed for antisemitic hate crimes after threats near synagogues and remarks about Jewish schools
London, United Kingdom. A man who admitted antisemitic hate crimes, including shouting death threats and later discussing blowing up Jewish schools, was jailed on Friday in a London court. Police said the incidents took…
IncidentsFive men plead not guilty in Larnaca court over January 17 violence and organised crime allegations
Larnaca, Cyprus. Five men pleaded not guilty on Friday at the Larnaca permanent criminal court to multiple charges…
IncidentsSupreme court upholds €350 fine for dog owner over off-leash roaming on public road
Famagusta, Cyprus. The supreme court on Friday upheld a €350 fine for a dog owner convicted of letting…
IncidentsTwo arrested in Limassol after police seize nearly three kilos of cannabis
Limassol, Cyprus. Two men aged 25 and 26 were arrested on Friday in Limassol after an anti-drug operation…
IncidentsGreek forces in Cyprus soldiers hospitalised after suspected meningitis; three diagnosed with adenovirus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four soldiers serving with the Greek forces in Cyprus (Eldyk) remained under medical supervision on Friday…
IncidentsHouse fire in Chloraka causes extensive damage; occupants escape unharmed
Chloraka, Cyprus. Emergency services responded to a house fire shortly before 3am on Friday, with firefighters bringing the…
IncidentsEleven arrested in overnight targeted police operations across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Eleven people were arrested overnight during targeted police operations carried out across Cyprus to prevent serious…
IncidentsRoof collapse at abandoned residence in Larnaca prompts safety checks and planned demolitions
Larnaca, Cyprus. Rescue workers on Thursday afternoon searched debris after the roof of an abandoned residence on Stavrodromiou…
IncidentsNorth says IVF-linked company attempted embryo transfer via Tymbou airport before licensing completed
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities in the north said a company linked to an IVF centre attempted to transfer four…
IncidentsFamagusta court remands 31-year-old in online fraud case involving €14,678 transfer to Spain
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 31-year-old man has been remanded for one day by the Famagusta district court in connection…
IncidentsTeacher arrested in Mia Milia over allegations of sexual harassment of underage students
Mia Milia, Cyprus. A teacher at Hala Sultan theological college in Mia Milia was arrested on Thursday in…