News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsMan remanded after alleged transport of four migrants and crash with police vehicle
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 56-year-old man was remanded on Saturday after allegedly attempting to transport four third-country nationals from the buffer zone into government-controlled areas and crashing into a police patrol vehicle while trying to…
IncidentsNicosia police investigate shooting after motorcyclist allegedly threatened officer and fired at building
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police in Nicosia are investigating a shooting incident in which a motorcyclist allegedly pointed a firearm…
IncidentsOvernight police operations lead to three arrests and hundreds of traffic violations in Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said extensive overnight operations nationwide resulted in three arrests, hundreds of traffic violations and the…
IncidentsLimassol police investigate cause of car fire near old town
Limassol, Cyprus. Police are investigating the cause of a car fire that broke out in the early hours…
IncidentsFire in Latsia apartment building prompts evacuation as investigation continues
Latsia, Cyprus. Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in an apartment building on…
IncidentsPaphos police arrest 22-year-old over four arson cases under investigation
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos police said they arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a series of arson cases…
IncidentsCyprus customs report 200 to 300 smuggling violations monthly at crossing points
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus customs officials said they record about 200 to 300 smuggling and illicit trade violations each…
IncidentsFire breaks out in Latsia apartment block in Nicosia, residents evacuated
Nicosia, Cyprus. Firefighters and police were deployed on Friday evening after a blaze broke out in an apartment…
IncidentsFamagusta police issue wanted notice for 26-year-old man linked to serious offences investigation
Famagusta, Cyprus. Police issued a wanted notice on Friday for a 26-year-old man sought in connection with an…
IncidentsBelgrade police commander Veselin Milic arrested over alleged murder cover-up
Belgrade, Serbia. The commander of the Belgrade Police Directorate, Veselin Milic, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of…
IncidentsGreek investigators probe explosives-laden sea drone found on Lefkada
Lefkada, Greece. Greek investigators believe an explosives-laden military sea drone found on the island of Lefkada last week…