News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCannabis found on internal stairs of Limassol district court
Limassol, Cyprus. Authorities said on Wednesday that a bag containing 0.96 grams of cannabis was found on the internal stairs of the Limassol district court. The substance was collected for scientific examination as investigations…
IncidentsPaphos man loses €48,000 in online scam involving fake Gesy text message
Paphos, Cyprus. A 60-year-old man lost €48,000 after falling victim to an online scam involving people posing as…
IncidentsPolice report 60 convictions in child sexual abuse cases in 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Wednesday that 60 convictions were recorded in child sexual abuse cases in 2025.…
IncidentsOkypy opens investigation into family complaint over nursing staff conduct at state hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ state health services organisation Okypy opened an investigation on Wednesday into a family’s complaint alleging…
Incidents81-year-old prisoner dies in hospital while serving six-year sentence
Nicosia, Cyprus. An 81-year-old male prisoner died in hospital on Tuesday night, the justice ministry said on Wednesday.…
IncidentsProsecutors hand over 1,116 classified documents in central prison missing files case
Nicosia, Cyprus. Prosecutors in the central prison missing files case handed 1,116 of 2,900 documents to the defence…
IncidentsLeft lane closed on Nicosia-Larnaca highway near Lympia after vehicle fire
Lympia, Cyprus. The left lane of the Nicosia-Larnaca highway near Lympia has been closed after a fire broke…
IncidentsOusted judge Varoshiotou appeals to ECtHR over dismissal linked to Thanasis Nicolaou ruling
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ousted judge Doria Varoshiotou said she filed an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights…
IncidentsParked car fire in Paphos damages front and engine
Paphos, Cyprus. A fire broke out in a parked car in Paphos early on Tuesday, damaging the front…
IncidentsMan arrested after disturbance on Ledras Street as police report seven arrests in overnight patrols
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested a man following a disturbance on Ledras Street reported on Monday afternoon. Police also…
IncidentsOvernight police patrols across Cyprus lead to seven arrests and hundreds of checks
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police carried out coordinated, targeted patrols across Cyprus overnight, leading to seven arrests as part of…