News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
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, was adjourned until September 10 after the prosecution was unable to secure the attendance of additional…
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…
IncidentsBail hearing adjourned for father accused over deaths of two children in Xylophagou
Xylophagou, Cyprus. A hearing on a bail application by a father accused of causing the deaths of his…
IncidentsPolice investigate attempted murder after shots fired at vehicle in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are investigating a case of attempted murder after a man reported that shots were fired…
IncidentsBritish bases police open marine satellite station at Episkopi Bay
Episkopi Bay, Cyprus. British bases police opened a new marine police satellite station at Episkopi Bay on Thursday…