Filenews 15 November 2026
A case of premeditated murder and attempted murder is being investigated by the Nicosia Police Department. A 44-year-old woman from Vietnam was found dead in an apartment in the area of Agios Antonios, while a second woman was found injured on a nearby road and is in critical condition.
According to the Police, around 11.30 on Saturday night, information was received about an injured woman at the junction of Digeni Akrita and Larnaca avenues. Police officers who went to the scene found the woman, of Asian origin, with injuries to the neck and back. She was transported by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital, where she underwent surgery.
During the searches in the area, the police found blood stains outside an apartment building, which led to an apartment. There they found the 44-year-old unconscious on the floor, with injuries to her neck and head. Medical examiners Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou conducted an autopsy and certified her death.
The two points remain under police guard, while the TAE Nicosia continues the examinations to determine the circumstances under which the offenses were committed.
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The Police made six arrests during night operations in urban areas throughout Cyprus. The traffic checks resulted in 262 complaints, of which 109 for exceeding the speed limit.
According to the Police, the arrests concerned, among other things, speeding, refusal to submit to a preliminary alcohol test, pending fine warrants, carrying knives and drug possession. Arrests were also made for identity verification.
As part of the operations, 743 drivers and 253 passengers were checked. Out of 53 inspections of premises, 12 complaints emerged. The Police are investigating seven more cases of traffic violations and detained 11 vehicles as part of the examinations.
Of the 316 alcohol tests, 24 complaints emerged, while three of the six drug tests gave a positive result.
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The Police in Limassol arrested a 30-year-old Israeli, after a loaded magazine was found in his luggage, during a check at the city's port.
According to information from philenews, the 30-year-old was to depart with his wife on a cruise ship, which was scheduled to sail on Saturday afternoon from the port of Limassol.
During the check of his luggage, the loaded magazine was found, as a result of which the authorities were immediately mobilized. The 30-year-old was handcuffed and then taken to the offices of the Limassol Police Department.
The 30-year-old is expected to be questioned and brought before the Limassol District Court tomorrow, with the Police intending to request the issuance of a detention order to facilitate the investigations.
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On 14/11/2026, on the basis of testimony and after evaluating information, the TAE Larnaca in cooperation with the sub-directorate of information and special operations of the DAOE conducted a coordinated operation and proceeded to arrest a 55-year-old person, owner of betting agencies, as suspected of committing two vehicle arsons that took place in Larnaca between 1-12/11/2026
The arrested person appeared before the Larnaca District Court today and detention orders were issued against him for five days regarding the offenses of conspiracy to commit a felony and arson.
The motives for committing the offenses, according to the Police, seem to be personal - vindictive.
The examinations continue from the TAE of Larnaca.
