News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice investigate Ayia Napa assault and robbery
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 23-year-old man who was attacked while walking in the resort town in the early hours of Friday. The victim was treated at…
IncidentsArson investigation launched after house fire in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. A fire that extensively damaged a house in the Ayioi Anargyroi area on Thursday morning was…
IncidentsBritish-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on RAF Akrotiri
Akrotiri, Cyprus. A dual British-Azerbaijani national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri…
IncidentsPaphos mayor trial adjourned until September 10
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial concerning suspended Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos, who is accused of rape and domestic abuse,…
IncidentsTrial of British father charged over son’s death continues in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. The trial of a 37-year-old British father charged with causing death by recklessness following the death…
IncidentsPhone evidence disputed in cocaine retrial of Giorgos Christodoulou
Nicosia, Cyprus. The prosecution and defence disputed the admissibility of phone communications on Thursday in the retrial of…
IncidentsForeign workers in Cyprus face nearly triple forced labour risk, event hears
Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign workers in Cyprus are nearly three times more likely than Cypriots to be subjected to…
IncidentsNational Guard command decisions examined in Kalo Chorio wildfire inquiry
Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. The investigation into a wildfire that broke out after a military exercise at the Kalo…
IncidentsTwo men deny charges in Pyla torture case as investigation continues
Larnaca, Cyprus. Two men accused in the Pyla torture case pleaded not guilty before the Larnaca permanent criminal…
IncidentsFirefighters battle wildfire near Arsos in Limassol
Arsos, Cyprus. Firefighters are battling a wildfire near the Limassol village after flames from a rubbish dump fire…
IncidentsThree migrants die in Channel crossing attempt near Dunkirk
Dunkirk, France. Three people died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a migrant “taxi-boat” near the…