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Recent wave of criminal incidents involving arson and explosions in Cyprus

Cypriot authorities are investigating several criminal incidents across the island. On April 2, a bomb explosion occurred at 1:30 a.m. outside the Deryneia home of a 49-year-old businessman, causing damage to the garage door. In a separate case involving a March 30 blast at company offices in Paphos, police arrested a 46-year-old man who was found in possession of 4.5 grams of cannabis and a knife. Additionally, fires in Nicosia and Limassol, including one at an antique shop in Agios Dometios, have been officially classified as arson by authorities. Investigators are currently analyzing surveillance footage and gathering witness testimony in all ongoing cases. No arrests have been announced regarding the Deryneia bombing, and officials are awaiting a statement from the target of that attack to determine potential motives. Investigations by the CID remain active across all districts.

Original Sources

Kitten rescued from fire in abandoned building
Cyprus Mail · 2 April 2026, 10:38
Bomb explosion at a house in Deryneia in the early hours
Sigmalive English · 2 April 2026, 09:35
Man arrested for Paphos explosion
Cyprus Mail · 2 April 2026, 09:08
Bomb goes off outside Dherynia house
Cyprus Mail · 2 April 2026, 07:38
Dozens of youths on motorcycles spark disturbance in Limassol
Sigmalive English · 31 March 2026, 08:46
Motorcycle destroyed in suspected arson case
Cyprus Mail · 30 March 2026, 11:26
Patrol car attacked with firecrackers
Cyprus Mail · 28 March 2026, 12:39