News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus investigates possible biosecurity breach in foot-and-mouth disease case at Pachna unit
Pachna, Cyprus. Authorities are investigating how foot-and-mouth disease reached a sheep and goat unit in Pachna, with a veterinary official pointing to a possible breach in biosecurity protocols. Investigation into potential transmission routes Natia…
IncidentsRetrial of Giorgos Christodoulou begins as defence seeks disclosures on protected witness
Nicosia, Cyprus. Giorgos Christodoulou, known as ‘Zavrantonas’, appeared before the Nicosia criminal court on Wednesday for the start…
IncidentsCyprus appeals court upholds conviction of Melios zoo owner for operating with expired permit
Nicosia, Cyprus. An appeals court ratified a Nicosia district court ruling against the owner of Melios zoo for…
Incidents21-year-old arrested in Limassol over cafeteria burglary after public report
Limassol, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man was arrested late on Wednesday night in Limassol in connection with the burglary…
IncidentsGreek armed forces soldier in Cyprus hospitalised with meningitis in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. A soldier of the Greek armed forces in Cyprus (Eldyk) has been hospitalised with meningitis at…
IncidentsCyprus Supreme Court orders release of Iranian national held for deportation for 24 years
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of an Iranian national detained for deportation,…
IncidentsMan remanded after alleged attempt to leave north Cyprus with embryos at Tymbou airport
Tymbou, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four…
Incidents3.2-magnitude earthquake recorded off Cyprus, EMSC says
Limassol, Cyprus. A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded on Wednesday in Cyprus, according to initial data from the Euro-Mediterranean…
IncidentsPolice chief Arnaoutis denies responsibility in case linked to 2019 suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos Constantinou
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis, who was questioned in 2020 in connection with the 2019 suicide of…
IncidentsFormer Brisbane GP charged with 94 counts of rape and 54 counts of sexual assault, police say
Brisbane, Australia. A former Brisbane general practitioner of Cypriot descent has been charged with 94 counts of rape…
IncidentsCardiff drug dealer arrested at Bristol Airport after Cyprus holiday, court hears
Cardiff, Wales. A Cardiff drug dealer was arrested by police waiting on the tarmac at Bristol Airport as…