Cyprus Police

Police operations and arrests in Greece and Cyprus

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Peloponnese police conduct large-scale crime prevention operation

Law enforcement activities in Greece and Cyprus have focused on various criminal offenses, including drug trafficking, fraud, and immigration violations. In Thessaly, Greece, police reported 439 arrests during September

Cyprus police crackdown persists through October

79 clusters · 76 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Nicosia: 22-year-old arrested with 6.4 kg of cannabis

The island-wide policing campaign that began in April 2026 has intensified through night-time patrols, checkpoints, and targeted raids. Following intensive August operations, including the Europe-wide Roadpol campaign, p

Weather patterns in Cyprus

7 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cyprus issues yellow warning for severe storms

The unstable weather patterns affecting Cyprus continued through mid-October. Following an initial yellow weather warning on October 3, unsettled conditions persisted with an unstable air mass bringing increased cloud co

Greek road safety enforcement and scooter safety

38 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Greek police conduct helmet safety campaign across multiple regions

Greece’s road‑safety programme, launched in 2025, combines stricter legislation, extensive enforcement and new technology. The “Zero tolerance for non‑use of helmets” campaign remains a nationwide operation. Under Law 52

Turkish irregular migration enforcement operations

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Police arrest suspects in human smuggling operations in Cyprus and Turkey

Turkey has implemented large-scale security operations to combat irregular migration and human trafficking. On September 25, the Ministry of Interior conducted simultaneous inspections across 81 provinces, targeting over

Investigation into Roman Abramovich and Deloitte Cyprus

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cyprus police investigate Roman Abramovich's financial affairs

An international investigative project, known as ‘Cyprus Confidential’, has alleged that Deloitte Cyprus assisted Roman Abramovich in concealing billions of dollars in assets and evading taxes. The investigation, conduct

Cyprus and Greece emergency response exercises

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Nicosia General Hospital hosts fire and rescue drill

In mid-October 2026, Cyprus and Greece engaged in several large-scale emergency response and crisis management exercises. In Cyprus, the police scheduled the ‘CHRYSO 2026’ counter-terrorism drill at the Central Bank to t

Cyprus morgue mismanagement and missing body investigation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Cyprus funeral director alleges morgue and service irregularities

Cyprus police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a British national’s body from the Nicosia General Hospital morgue. The deceased had been transferred from Paphos to Nicosia because the Paphos Hospi

Traffic accidents in Cyprus

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Thessaloniki tavern crash leaves three injured after drunk driver hits patrons

Police in Cyprus have reported several traffic accidents involving negligence and impaired driving. On the Nicosia Northern Ring Road and the Famagusta-Nicosia main road, two separate incidents involving drivers with 97

Violence against delivery drivers in Cyprus

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Cyprus Justice Minister proposes emergency button for delivery drivers

Police in Limassol initiated an investigation into a violent assault on a food delivery driver on Spyros Kyprianou Avenue. Video footage showed the driver being kicked and struck after a confrontation involving a vehicle

Nicosia road closures for military parade

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Road closures announced for Strovolos and Tempi Valley

On September 29, 2026, the Cyprus Police announced significant road closures in Nicosia scheduled for October 1. These restrictions were intended to accommodate a military parade starting at 11:00 a.m., affecting several

Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

85 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Istanbul nightclub owners indicted in drug investigation

In mid-September 2026, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul launched investigations targeting individuals in the arts, sports, and social media sectors for facilitating drug use, blackmail, and priva

Illicit tobacco crackdown & tax hikes widen

40 clusters · 224 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Greece: Massive cigarette smuggling ring dismantled by AADE

The EU‑wide crackdown on illegal tobacco is intensifying through large-scale seizures and legislative shifts. In Poland, authorities have dismantled multiple illegal production lines, including a major operation in Lower

Animal cruelty and illegal firearm investigation in Paphos

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Paphos police arrest three suspects in fatal animal shooting case

Police in Paphos arrested three individuals, including a 16-year-old and two 18-year-olds, following the killing of a pet cat. A necropsy indicated the animal was shot 13 times with a firearm. Investigators identified

Investigation into illegal activity at Larnaca apartment

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Filanda building in Larnaca inspected by police and EAC

Authorities in Larnaca are investigating allegations of illegal activity and hazardous conditions at the Filanda building, a large residential complex consisting of five blocks and 150 apartments. The management committe

Cyprus untaxed tobacco seizures

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Cyprus authorities seize large quantities of untaxed tobacco

Cyprus law enforcement and the Customs Department have conducted multiple operations to intercept large quantities of untaxed tobacco products across various locations, including Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Chrysochous, and seve