A&E staff member assaulted, Pasydy calls for justice
A staff member in the accident and emergency department at Limassol General Hospital was attacked on Sunday morning, the union Pasydy said on Monday, condemning the incident and calling for ...
Over 6kg cannabis seized in parcel
A parcel posted to a Cyprus address containing more than 6kg of cannabis was seized by the police’s drug squad YKAN on Saturday.
The drugs were packed in six ...
Lebanese man arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport
A 25-year-old Lebanese man against whom a German arrest warrant is outstanding was arrested on terrorism charges at Larnaca airport on Saturday.
He had arrived in Cyprus on a flight ...
Two police officers injured during Larnaca arreest
The search of a 37-year-old suspect in a parking lot in Larnaca resulted in two police officers being injured on Friday night, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred at ...
Fourth suspect arrested for assault against driver
The police arrested a 23-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon in connection with the assault against a 46-year-old in Limassol.
He is the fourth suspect to be arrested for the February 12 ...
Attempted murder suspect escapes custody, flees to Romania
A 32-year-old foreign national accused of attempted murder escaped custody and left Cyprus for Romania, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, prompting an internal investigation into failures by state services.
The suspect ...
Drugs traffickers handed prison sentences
Prison sentences totalling more than 18 years were imposed on Tuesday on three men convicted in two separate drug trafficking cases.
In Limassol, the permanent criminal court sentenced a 32-year-old man ...
Elderly woman injured in Limassol home robbery
A 77-year-old woman was injured during a home robbery in Limassol in the early hours of Tuesday, during which jewellery and a mobile phone were stolen, police said.
Police were ...
Teen arrested over Limassol car arson
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a car arson that occurred on February 25, 2026, in Limassol, police said on Tuesday.
According to police, at around 2.40am on February 25 ...
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Cyclist with illegal drugs remanded
A cyclist was remanded for five days by the Limassol district court after police found drugs on him when he failed to stop for a check.
At around 7.30pm, members ...
Paphos police find 36kg cannabis stash
Paphos police on Sunday announced they had found a 36kg cannabis stash after carrying out an operation in collaboration with the drugs squad Ykan.
The drugs were found in a ...
Man arrested after 11kg cannabis seizure
A 32-year-old man was arrested during a police operation on Friday after approximately 11 kilograms of cannabis were found in his possession.
According to police, the operation was launched following information ...
Two arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges
Two people have been arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges, the police confirmed on Friday.
A police representative informed the Cyprus Mail that the pair appeared in court on Friday ...
Over 80kg of drugs destroyed following 530 cases in Limassol and Larnaca
More than 80 kilogrammes of drugs were destroyed on Thursday by the police drug squad, authorities said.
The quantity related to narcotics seized during the investigation of a total of 530 cases ...
Hairdresser serving life sentence for murder seeks retrial
Convicted murderer Doros Theofanous, known as ‘the hairdresser’, has filed an application to reopen or annul his conviction, citing new sworn testimony that challenges the credibility of a key prosecution ...
Seven arrested overnight during nationwide police operations
Seven people were arrested for offences including driving without a licence, ignoring a uniformed officer’s instructions, traffic violations, illegal employment, and unlawful residency on Thursday night, police said on ...
Tal Dilian convicted in Greece over Predator spyware scandal
Tal Dilian, the Israeli national who in 2021 was cleared of all charges relating to the case of the ‘spy van’ in Larnaca, is among four people found guilty by a ...
Police investigate Limassol car arson
The police on Thursday said they are investigating a case of arson after a car in Limassol was set ablaze on Wednesday night.
The car had been parked outside the ...
Man fined after untaxed tobacco seizure
A large quantity of untaxed tobacco products was seized from a vehicle by police on Wednesday afternoon in the Dali area, with the vehicle’s 75-year-old owner being arrested and ...
Paphos man arrested for stealing car in 2024
A 41-year-old man from Paphos has been arrested in connection with the theft of a car in the town which took place in 2024, the police said on Thursday.
The vehicle ...
Seven arrested in nationwide police operations
Seven people were arrested over Tuesday night for various offences including the illegal possession of a firearm, illegal residency in Cyprus, and impersonation, police said on Wednesday.
Police stopped and ...
Police warn of text message scam offering fake high-paying jobs
Police on Tuesday warned the public about scam messages on social media, in which a company falsely promises jobs with high financial rewards.
The purpose of these messages is to ...
Authorities seize e-cigarette liquids and synthetic drug products in Larnaca raid
Customs officers on Friday carried out inspections and seizures of e-cigarette liquids and other products containing synthetic narcotic substances and prohibited cannabinoids during a coordinated operation in Larnaca.
The customs ...
Teen remanded over €72,950 burglary in Kornos
A 17-year-old appeared before the Larnaca court on Monday in connection with a house burglary in Kornos during which €72,950 and two hunting shotguns were stolen.
The court ordered the teenager ...
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