News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCash worth more than €208,000 seized at Ayios Dhometios crossing point
Ayios Dhometios, Cyprus. Customs agents seized more than €208,000 in cash at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point during a routine check carried out on Wednesday under the Green Line Regulation. Routine check and vehicle…
IncidentsExplosion reported in Yeroskipou yard; police find flammable items and firecracker
Yeroskipou, Cyprus. Police said an explosion was reported early on Wednesday in a yard in Yeroskipou, causing alarm…
IncidentsForest firefighters to strike May 25-26 over alleged work description violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Forest firefighters staffing the Forestry Department will stage a strike on May 25 and 26 to…
IncidentsBritish police recover bodies of three women from sea in Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom. British police said they recovered the bodies of three women from the sea in Brighton…
IncidentsLimassol man arrested over four burglary and theft cases dating back to 2021
Limassol, Cyprus. A 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with four burglary and theft cases committed…
IncidentsPolice probe reported child abduction in Limassol involving Turkish Cypriot man
Limassol, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday that a Turkish Cypriot man reportedly abducted his child from the mother’s…
IncidentsFire destroys wooden kiosk near Governor’s beach in Limassol area
Limassol, Cyprus. A fire broke out in a wooden kiosk near Governor’s beach in the Limassol area on…
IncidentsWoman, 27, arrested in Paphos over suspected involvement in vehicle theft case
Paphos, Cyprus. A 27-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday morning over suspected involvement in a vehicle theft case,…
IncidentsCyprus Supreme Court orders release of Congolese asylum seeker after 15 months in detention
Paphos, Cyprus. The Supreme Court ruled that the detention of a 26-year-old asylum seeker from the Congo had…
IncidentsLimassol authority to seek court evacuation order for unsafe Seagate apartment building
Limassol, Cyprus. The Limassol district government organisation (EOA) is expected to apply to court on Monday for an…
IncidentsSupreme Court annuls Nicosia order for compulsory biometric collection in arson case
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Supreme Court on Tuesday annulled a Nicosia district court order authorising the compulsory collection of…