Four suspects remanded over killing of Limassol businessman
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol, as investigators piece together evidence linking a double-cabin vehicle to all...
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Cars stuck on Larnaca salt lake finally removed
Authorities have removed two vehicles that became trapped on Larnaca’s salt lake last week, with both vehicles successfully freed after a prolonged operation on Wednesday. The recovery began around...
View ArticlePolice put ban on use of AI
The police leadership has ordered members of the force not to use artificial intelligence (AI) to process any official documents or information, media reports said on Tuesday. According to daily...
View Article€6.5 million to be spent on new police camera and radar systems
The justice ministry has allocated new funds worth €6.49 million for police camera systems and the introduction of the PhotoRadar List, according to the proposed 2026 state budget. The system will also...
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Police tussle with demonstrators at pro-Gaza flotilla protest
A demonstration outside the foreign ministry building in Nicosia went awry on Thursday afternoon when police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators. At one point the riot squad used pepper spray as...
View ArticleMan dies in Limassol traffic collision
A traffic collision in Linopetra, Limassol, at around 12.30pm on Sunday has left a man dead. The victim is identified as Mohamed Al Ahmed, 34, a Syrian national and resident of Cyprus. According to a...
View ArticleMan dies after fall from second floor in Limassol
A 32-year-old man has died after falling from the second floor of a building in Zakaki, Limassol on Sunday. Police are treating the incident as an accident. The alarm was raised shortly after 1am when...
View ArticleMan arrested in Famagusta after knife found in bag for detainee
A 57-year-old man was arrested in the Famagusta district on Sunday after police found a knife in a bag of clothing he was carrying to a detainee. Police said the incident took place at around 9.50am...
View ArticleElderly arrested in Larnaca for cannabis cultivation
Police on Sunday arrested an 81-year-old man in Larnaca in connection with the cultivation and possession of cannabis. The arrest followed a targeted operation by the drugs squad (Υkan) on Sunday...
View ArticleThree suspects remanded over shipment of over 100kg of drugs in Limassol
Three of the four people arrested on Sunday in connection with the seizure of over 100 kilogrammes of drugs hidden inside a container carrying toys were remanded in custody for eight days. The suspects...
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New traffic education programme for elementary students
The programme “Walking Safely in My School Neighbourhood” was launched on Friday morning at a conference organised by the Cyprus police in collaboration with the education ministry. The programme aims...
View ArticleBird-trapping nets and dead songbirds found in Larnaca
Police found evidence of illegal bird trapping and possession of related equipment, following an investigation at a residence and enclosed field in Larnaca carried out on Friday, Specifically, police...
View ArticleTwo men arrested in Ayia Napa over possession of stolen property and burglary...
Police arrested two men, aged 32 and 34, late on Monday night in connection with illegal possession of property, possession of burglary tools, assaulting a police officer, causing public alarm,...
View ArticleFatal crash in Paralimni claims life of elderly woman
An 89-year-old woman has died after a road accident in the Famagusta district on Friday evening. Police said the incident happened at around 5.55pm on September 19 on Protaras Avenue in Paralimni. The...
View ArticleViolent attack reported in Nicosia
A group of people reportedly forced entry into a residence occupied by their compatriots, carrying bats and large knives in Strovolos overnight, police said on Wednesday. Inside the home, the group is...
View ArticleFifth suspect arrested in major Cyprus drug trafficking case
A 23-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport in connection with a major drug trafficking case involving cannabis, methamphetamine and cocaine, police confirmed on Wednesday. The arrest was...
View ArticleTeenager in intensive care after being hit by car in Paphos
A 17-year-old boy is in serious condition at Paphos general hospital after being hit by a car late on Thursday night, police said on Friday. The incident occurred at around 10.30pm on Eratous Avenue...
View ArticleOver 250 police officers assaulted every year
Every year, over 250 attacks on police officers are recorded, many of which reach the courts, official data published on Wednesday showed, with six cases reported in just five days in late August....
View ArticleMan arrested over Ayia Napa robbery case ten years on
A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with a robbery at a mini-market in Ayia Napa that took place ten years ago was on Wednesday remanded for two days by the Famagusta district court. Police said...
View ArticleWarning shots fired during police chase in Paphos
Police on Monday night fired warning shots after an intended vehicle check escalated into a chase in the Paphos area. A 32-year-old driver failed to comply with police instructions after being...
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