News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsCyprus police arrest four in overnight operations, issue 265 traffic fines
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested four individuals overnight on Monday during coordinated operations across Cyprus aimed at enhancing public safety and preventing crime. Arrests and checks Police said the arrests involved failure to appear in…
IncidentsPolice warn of rising business email compromise fraud targeting payment staff
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police on Tuesday warned businesses and employees to guard against rising fraud involving compromised email accounts,…
IncidentsTurkish court reduces sentence for owner of collapsed Adana apartment block that killed 96
Adana, Turkey. The owner of an apartment building that collapsed in Adana, killing 96 people, has had his…
IncidentsCyprus commissioner says state will support 14-year-old mother after reported rape
Limassol, Cyprus. A 14-year-old girl who recently gave birth, reportedly after being raped, will receive all necessary support…
IncidentsMan remanded for eight days over violent attack in Famagusta district
Famagusta, Cyprus. A 34-year-old man arrested over a violent attack that injured two people in Famagusta district was…
IncidentsPaphos residents report spike in burglaries and thefts near abandoned hotel, police say
Paphos, Cyprus. Residents on Tombs of the Kings Avenue have reported an increase in burglaries and thefts, with…
IncidentsAppeal court rejects Renos Kyriakides’ libel appeal over Haravgi article on Eoka B
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Court of Appeal unanimously rejected an appeal by Renos Kyriakides, upholding a first-instance ruling that…
IncidentsDurust appears in court ahead of trial in north Cyprus “fake diploma scandal”
Nicosia, Cyprus. Former Turkish Cypriot ‘education minister’ Kemal Durust appeared in court on Monday as he prepares to…
IncidentsUkrainian estate agent pleads guilty over advertising Greek Cypriot property in north
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 41-year-old Ukrainian national has pleaded guilty to advertising and promoting the sale of property in…
IncidentsBritish police arrest two after attempted arson at north London synagogue
London, United Kingdom. British police said they arrested two people after an attempted arson attack on a north…
IncidentsPolice arrest 12 in overnight operations and file 341 traffic reports across the island
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police arrested 12 individuals on Sunday night for various offences and filed 341 traffic reports during…