Probe launched after woman dies after giving birth
An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of 40-year-old woman who died a day after giving birth this week in Nicosia, it emerged on Saturday.
The woman was ...
Nine dead, more casualties expected after tornadoes rip through US Southeast
At least nine people died in tornadoes that destroyed homes and knocked out power to tens of thousands in the US Southeast, local officials said on Friday, and the death ...
Cyprus recorded over 6,500 deaths in 2020 with 120 from Covid
There were 6,579 deaths recorded in Cyprus during 2020, while 59,533 patients were hospitalised in general hospitals across the country, statistics published on Thursday revealed.
The figures from Cyprus’ statistical service centered on ...
Man, 61, found dead outside Latsia apartment (Updated)
Three persons were remanded in custody on Thursday in connection with the death of a 61-year-old man, found dead outside an apartment building in Latsia on Wednesday evening.
The deceased ...
Dangerous acts causing the death of another
By Alexandros Clerides
In any case where the death of a person results from an act of another person, there is a question as to how much this act will ...
Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site
Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during ...
Man dies in police custody
Authorities were investigating on Monday after a man died while in police custody over the weekend.
The death concerned a 64-year-old man who was wanted over domestic violence offences. The ...
Criminal proceedings launched against army officer after soldier’s death
Criminal proceedings will be initiated against a national guard officer for the death of a 27-year-old special forces contract soldier last year, police said on Friday.
The case will explore ...
Child drowning case file with AG’s office
Police investigators on Friday submitted to the legal service the case file into the drowning of a three-year-old girl at a hotel in Paphos on August 14, Cybc reported.
Police took ...
Suspect in 2019 death of woman at ‘spiritual ceremony’ extradited to Cyprus
Police on Friday said a 45-year-old man has been arrested in Spain as the second suspect connected with the death of a woman in a ‘spiritual’ ceremony in Larnaca three ...
Our View: Had there been proper check of Savannah cat by authorities?
The furore involving a Savannah cat named Berton this week has again highlighted the long-standing issue of the importation of exotic animals into Cyprus and the possible consequences, in this ...
Body found on Paphos beach identified as Greek Cypriot aged 57 (Update 2)
The body found on a beach in Paphos early Sunday has been identified as 57-year-old Greek Cypriot Andreas Katsaris who went to the area daily to swim, police said.
His ...
Portugal reports more than 1,000 heat-related deaths
Portugal has reported more than 1,000 deaths due to the current heat wave, with the health chief warning on Tuesday that the country must gear up to cope with the effects ...
Responsibilities, where they’re found, will be attributed in soldier’s death, minister says
The defence ministry pledged on Thursday that if anyone were found responsible for the National Guard accident that led to the fatal injury of a 27-year-old commando, they would be ...
Biker dies after collision with car in Paphos
A 37-year-old man who was in critical condition after being injured in a road collision while driving a motorcycle in Paphos on Saturday, died on Sunday, police said.
The accident ...
Doctor found guilty of negligence in death of 10-year-old boy
A doctor was on Friday found guilty by Larnaca District Court of failing to properly examine the head X-ray of 10-year-old Stavros Giorgallis, who later died from the injury.
At ...
Suspect in major drugs case found dead in cell, foul play ruled out
A suspect in a major drug haul case was on Thursday found dead in his cell in Limassol, with the police all but ruling out foul play.
The man, a 61...
Emissions likely caused around 238 premature deaths in 2017, UNic modelling shows
Researchers from the University of Nicosia (UNic) has found that as many as 238 people likely lost their lives in 2017 due to emissions from vehicles and heat sources.
UNic researchers simulated ...
Coronavirus: Reevaluation of data shows more deaths, fewer cases
Three additional deaths from Covid were reported on Friday that relate to deaths from 2021, the ministry of health said.
They were found as government scientists reviewed the data, meaning the ...
CNA’s correspondent in Egypt found dead in Cairo home
Journalist Nikolaos Katsikas, the correspondent in Egypt for the Cyprus News Agency and the Athens News Agency (APE) was found dead in his Cairo home on Saturday night, it was ...
Post-mortem confirms child died from choking
A post-mortem has confirmed that a 17- month old infant rushed to Limassol Hospital on Wednesday, had choked to death on food, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Thursday.
The ...
Remains of boy, 7, shot by the British in 1956 are identified
Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Photis Photiou was on Saturday tasked with informing the family of a seven-year-old boy killed by British soldiers in 1956 that authorities had identified his remains, ...
Polis stages protest over lack of police and medical facilities
Polis Chrysochous municipality staged a demonstration on Saturday to protest the understaffing of the local police station and hospital following the death of a man earlier this week.
The 77-year-old ...
Probe launched into taxi death of sick pensioner on way to hospital
Police on Wednesday launched an investigation into Polis Chrysochous hospital for possible medical negligence after a pensioner who visited the facility died in a taxi on his way to Paphos ...