#Cyprus police

Police in Paralimni have launched an investigation after gunshots were fired at a house, an incident that only came to light hours later. Officers took action on Tuesday afternoon after ...

The bishop of Karpasia said on Tuesday he will fully cooperate with police as they investigate allegations that he misappropriated funds from a club he used to be president of. ...

Police unions on Tuesday reacted strongly to announcements made by the police chief on changes to working conditions. In a joint statement, Pasydy and the police association said they felt “...

A police reform plan presented by the force’s chief Themistos Arnaoutis on Tuesday will see improved operational capacity, better use of staff, and major technological upgrades by 2030. Arnaoutis said ...

Police on Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with an accident in which a  one-year-old toddler was seriously injured alongside its mother on a road in Limassol on December 8. ...

Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Monday called for a “continuous and visible” police presence on Cyprus’ streets during a visit to the Larnaca police station. He said he has given “...

Police carried out targeted preventive operations across Cyprus overnight, with an increased presence in key urban areas, authorities said on Monday. The operations aimed to prevent serious crime, protect the ...

The year is ending. Streets shimmer with fairy lights, their glow reflecting off wet pavements. Shop windows glow in gold and red.  Families stroll slowly, children clutching steaming cups of ...

Four arrests were made over Saturday night as police carried out 760 checks as part of ongoing measures to fight crime and safeguard public order. Managers of nightspots were also reported ...

A 31-year-old man is in intensive care after a late-night police incident in Limassol, during which an officer was injured and weapons, ammunition and drugs were found in a vehicle. ...

The left lane of the Nicosia-Limassol motorway has been closed following a car crash near the Skarinou exit, police said on Monday. According to a police statement, the accident involved ...

Drugs, gambling, explosives and traffic offences were on the menu for the police on Sunday night. The police announced on Monday that they booked 148 people for traffic offences alone in ...

Police are continuing investigations into an attempted murder and the vandalism of a barbershop, which authorities believe may be connected incidents. The latest incident occurred in the early hours of ...

Thirty-one third-country nationals who were residing illegally in Cyprus were arrested on Sunday during a coordinated police operation, authorities said. According to an announcement by the Aliens and Immigration Service, ...

A total of 49 drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and two under the influence of drugs during nationwide police checks carried out on Saturday night. ...

Police on Sunday are investigating a case of attempted murder in Limassol, with a 36-year-old man reported as the victim. According to police, the incident occurred shortly after 7pm on ...

Police on Friday carried out an island wide road safety operation including 657 vehicle checks and 174 breathalyzer tests, resulting in nine arrests, 58 people caught drunk driving and 206 traffic complaints. Out of ...

Local media on Friday reported that authorities were looking for two people suspected of being involved in the attack on the house of artist Giorgos Gavriel on Thursday night. The ...

Police are investigating arson after a fire broke out on Thursday in a cellar in Yermasogia, Limassol, belonging to a 40-year-old businessman, the second attack against the same person, prompting ...

A 41-year-old was arrested on Wednesday at Larnaca airport, having been arrested in a European country in April and extradited to Cyprus to face online fraud charges. The police said ...

Police in Larnaca are investigating a suspected case of arson after a vehicle caught fire on Wednesday afternoon in the village of Alethriko. According to police, the vehicle, owned by ...

A Limassol company lost €1.2 million in an online fraud scam, its 35-year-old owner told police on Monday. The company is registered abroad but operates an office in Limassol. According to ...

A biker and his female pillion rider were injured on Sunday evening in Paphos when they fell off their motorcycle. The police said the accident happened at around 7.30pm on ...

Two 18-year-olds were rescued from a ravine in Lagoudera, Nicosia, after losing their bearings and getting trapped. The teens were taken to Kyperounta hospital and are in good health. According ...