Man Posed as Cyprus Electricity Technician in Jewellery Theft; Two Arrested
Police have arrested two men, aged 49 and 25, in connection with a deceptive jewellery theft reported in the Nicosia district. The case was reported on January 31, 2026, by…
Nicosia Prison: Inmate serving life sentence found dead
A 63‑year‑old Greek Cypriot inmate serving a life sentence was found dead in his cell at the Central Prisons, authorities said. According to initial indications, the death may have been…
Cyprus: Road Works on Highways and Urban Routes This Week
A series of road works is under way across the island’s highways and urban areas, with lane closures and diversions expected to affect traffic in all districts, police said Friday.…
Police Seek Three Men in Nicosia Forgery and Impersonation Case
Police are searching for three men of Pakistani origin in connection with an investigation into conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, impersonation and forgery, authorities said Thursday. The offences were committed…
Army to Destroy Munition in Geri; Isolated Blasts Expected, Police Say
The National Guard will destroy a piece of ammunition in the Geri area of Nicosia on Thursday afternoon, and isolated explosions may be heard, police said. The operation is scheduled…
Police Seize Cannabis‑Related Products in Coordinated Nicosia Raid
Police carried out a coordinated search at a Nicosia premises on Monday morning, seizing a range of cannabis‑related products, authorities said. The operation was conducted under a court warrant and…
Cyprus Officials Weigh Second Casino to Counter North’s Expansion
A proposal to open a second casino in Nicosia was raised during a parliamentary committee debate on the budget of the Games and Casinos Supervision Authority, amid concerns about competition…
Three Arrested After Coordinated Police Raids in Nicosia
Police arrested three people on Monday following coordinated raids on homes and other properties in Nicosia as part of investigations into drug possession, illegal firearms, money laundering and related offenses.…
Nicosia Municipality Extends 2025 Fee Payment Deadline to Year-End
The Municipality of Nicosia has extended the deadline for paying municipal fees for 2025 until Dec. 30. The extension applies to waste collection fees, annual business operation licenses, and professional/trade…
Cyprus: Authorities Conduct Coordinated Safety Inspections Across Nicosia
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A joint operation involving police, municipal health services, the Fire Department, the VAT Office, and members of the Cyprus Property Owners Association was carried out Tuesday in…