A 22-month-old boy passed away on Saturday afternoon in Nicosia, succumbing to injuries sustained from an electric shock at his home in Ypsonas, Limassol, on Friday morning. The child was found unconscious near a plugged-in vacuum cleaner by his 37-year-old mother shortly before 9:00 am on Friday. He was rushed by ambulance to Limassol General … Read more
A 22-month-old boy is fighting for his life after being electrocuted at home in Limassol by a plugged-in vacuum cleaner.Police said the boy was found unconscious at around 9am by his mother in the living room of their Ypsonas home. He was lying next to the vacuum cleaner. The boy was taken by ambulance to … Read more
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
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A wildfire is burning near factories in the Agios Sylas industrial area in Limassol, prompting evacuations and a large-scale firefighting response. Firefighters are working to protect the industrial zone, with assistance from neighbouring regions, aircraft, and the Civil Defence.
Fact: A second arrest was made in connection with the torching of a police car in Limassol on Easter Saturday night.
Violent Easter traditions such as re-enactments of the crucifixion and resurrection, bonfires, and firecrackers have led to incidents of vandalism, riots, and injuries during the holiday. Despite increased police presence, youths were involved in throwing Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and stones at authorities, damaging property, and causing chaos in various areas. The use of firecrackers and fireworks by individuals, including parents with children in the car, has raised concerns about societal violence spilling over into other areas.
Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.
Police in Limassol clashed with a group of roughly 100 youths on Holy Saturday night, using chemical dispersants to break up an attack involving Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and stones. The incident occurred on Ypsonas to Erimi road, where masked youths targeted vehicles. One police vehicle was destroyed, four others damaged, and two bottles of flammable liquid were found as evidence. The Cyprus Police Association condemned the attack and promised a strong response. Earlier that day, an 18-year-old was arrested with 1,807 firecrackers during a traffic stop.
A police car was completely destroyed on Easter Saturday night after being set on fire by youths with Molotov cocktails. About 100 people attacked riot police with Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and rocks, leading to the destruction of one police vehicle and damage to four others. No arrests have been made yet, but police found two bottles of flammable liquid at the scene.
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Limassol for illegally possessing 1,980 firecrackers.