25-year-old man arrested at Larnaca airport over German terrorism-related warrant

On Friday evening, a 25-year-old man, reported in some sources as French with a Lebanese passport, was arrested by Cypriot authorities at Larnaca International Airport. The suspect arrived on a flight from Beirut and was transiting through Cyprus to another European destination. He was subject to an international Red Notice issued by Germany. German authorities seek the individual for multiple offenses, including possession of explosives, illegal acquisition of ammunition, and three counts related to counter-terrorism legislation. Following his arrest, he was brought before a court, which ordered him to remain in custody to facilitate extradition procedures. While some reports cite his detention until March 13, 2026, others note he remains in custody pending further legal steps. Some sources indicate the suspect has consented to his extradition to Germany. Cypriot police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the alleged terror-related activities.