Woman stabbed to death by ex-husband near Trikomo
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her 71-year-old ex-husband in the village of Ayios Georgios, near Trikomo, on Monday morning.
The woman, named as Saliha Ozkol, was, according ...
41 arrested for illegal stay in Nicosia
Police arrested 41 third-country nationals found to be staying illegally in the Republic during a coordinated operation in the Nicosia district, authorities said on Monday.
Of those arrested, 16 have already been ...
Two in custody over Nicosia burglary
Two people were arrested on Sunday afternoon as part of an investigation of a case concerning the conspiracy to commit a felony, burglary, theft and malicious damage, committed in August ...
Further remands in murder for hire case
Three men were further remanded in police custody on Sunday on suspicion of being involved in a conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal organisation.
They were initially ...
Seven arrested in overnight police operations
A strong police presence was out over Saturday night across the island with the aim of preventing serious crime and maintaining public order, the force said on Sunday.
A total ...
Man held over alleged €500,000 investment fraud
A 25 year old man was arrested in Nicosia over allegations that he defrauded 18 people of more than €500,000 through cryptocurrency investments, police said on Friday.
The suspect allegedly took the money ...
Two remanded after Limassol police chase
Two men, aged 19 and 20, were remanded in custody for seven days by Limassol district court on Friday in connection with a total of 11 offences following a police chase in Limassol ...
Two arrested after police chase in Limassol
Two people were arrested after a police chase in Limassol on Thursday during which officers fired shots at a fleeing van.
Police said a bicycle patrol officer spotted a van ...
Four more arrested over Nea Salamina fan riots
Four more individuals were arrested on Wednesday in connection with riots during a Nea Salamina fan event at the Famagusta football stadium in Larnaca, bringing the total number of arrests ...
SBA police arrest 30 in latest summer operations
SBA police reported 30 arrests in the past week during summer operations, including three for drug-related driving offences, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Officers carried out 20 road safety campaigns, resulting in 33 fixed ...
Lithuanian wanted over property usurpation evades extradition
A 53-year-old Lithuanian estate agent wanted by Cyprus in connection with the alleged usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas failed to appear in court in France and ...
Two arrested for Larnaca attempted burglary
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca on Monday in connection with an attempted burglary at a residence on Thursday, with a second suspect already in custody in relation to ...
Seven arrested over rioting at Famagusta football stadium
Seven people including a 17-year-old minor were on Monday arrested as part of investigations into riots during a ‘Nea Salamina’ fan event at the Famagusta football stadium in Larnaca earlier ...
19-year-old female arrested after trying to set car on fire
A 19-year-old female has been arrested after allegedly trying to set a car on fire, the police said on Sunday.
According to the police, the car’s 63-year-old male owner ...
Woman ‘stabbed husband 30 times’, court hears
A 49-year-old woman who stands accused of having killed her husband in their home in the Nicosia district village of Yerolakkos appeared in court in northern Nicosia on Wednesday, with ...
Man arrested in two-kilogram cannabis bust
A 20-year-old man was arrested after police officers found around two kilograms of cannabis which was to be delivered to him by a courier service in Nicosia, the police said ...
Police arrest six in overnight operations
A total of six people were arrested as part of the police’s overnight operations, the force said on Wednesday.
Officers pulled over and checked 456 drivers and 130 passengers, while also ...
Fourth suspect arrested over Paphos delivery driver attacks
An 18-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in connection with last week’s group attack on five delivery drivers in Paphos.
According to the police, the teenager was arrested at around 2.30...
SBA police make 34 arrests in busy week
A total of 34 arrests were made over the past week for a range of offences, including eight for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Sovereign Base Areas police ...
Teen remanded over counterfeit €50 notes
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and circulating counterfeit banknotes, police said on Tuesday.
Officers in the Famagusta district acted on a tip-off concerning two €50 notes ...
Teen arrested over counterfeit banknotes
An 18-year-old male has been arrested over the alleged possession and circulation of counterfeit banknotes, the police said on Tuesday.
Officers in the Famagusta district acted on a tip-off regarding ...
Six arrested in overnight police operations
Six people were arrested during overnight police operations for offences including car theft, living in Cyprus without the requisite residence documents, and drug possession, the police said on Tuesday.
Officers ...
Man remanded over €6,800 online banking scam
A 28-year-old man was remanded for five days by Paphos district court on Sunday in connection with an online banking fraud investigation.
The case was reported to police in February ...
Two vehicles damaged in Trachoni arson attack
Two vehicles were extensively damaged in an arson attack in Trachoni, Limassol, in the early hours of Sunday, in the second such incident reported in the district overnight.
Fire service ...
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