News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsIndependent investigator appointment ruled out in Drousiotis allegations case, reports say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Reports on Tuesday said the prospect of appointing an independent criminal investigator to examine allegations by journalist Makarios Drousiotis is now “out of the question”. The Cyprus News Agency reported the idea…
IncidentsAutopsy completed on Achilleas Michael found dead in Paphos, police say
Paphos, Cyprus. Police said the autopsy of 79-year-old Achilleas Michael, found dead in Paphos on Monday, has been…
IncidentsTwo arrested after man allegedly clung to car bonnet on highway near Rizoelia
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 31-year-old Greek national and a 23-year-old Greek Cypriot were arrested on Monday over an incident…
IncidentsFire Service responds to 27 incidents in 24 hours, including tractor rescue and rubbish pile fire
Limassol, Cyprus. The Fire Service responded to 27 calls for assistance over the past 24 hours, including the…
IncidentsLimassol police arrest 39-year-old after cannabis found during home search
Limassol, Cyprus. Police on Monday arrested a 39-year-old man after cannabis was discovered at his residence, according to…
IncidentsPolice arrest seven in overnight patrols; 159 traffic reports filed
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested seven individuals overnight for offences including theft, drug possession, failure to appear in court,…
IncidentsAppeal court orders retrial of Georgios Christodoulou Zavrantonas in cocaine possession case
Nicosia, Cyprus. A court of appeal on Monday ordered a retrial of Georgios Christodoulou Zavrantonas, who was sentenced…
IncidentsCyprus arrests 43 in three-day operations against illegal residence
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus authorities arrested 43 people and issued 37 deportation orders in coordinated operations against illegal residence…
IncidentsWoman loses €39,000 in social media investment scam, police say
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said a 64-year-old woman was defrauded of €39,000 after being deceived through social media by…
IncidentsPolice hand report on Drousiotis allegations to Justice Minister Fitiris
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police on Monday delivered to Justice Minister Costas Fitiris a report into accusations made by…
IncidentsPolice submit progress report on ‘Sandy’ case investigation to chief of police
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said an investigative team has submitted a report on progress in the ‘Sandy’ case to…