Police investigations and training exercises across Cyprus

In Paphos, a 41-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man have had their detention extended for eight days following their arrest on April 15 for arson-related offenses and resisting arrest. Separately, in Latsia, Nicosia, police arrested a 29-year-old woman in connection with the arson of a vehicle on April 20, 2026, while a 30-year-old man previously arrested for the same incident remains in custody. Authorities suspect personal or financial disputes, including potential drug transactions, in the Latsia case. In Limassol, the Criminal Investigation Department is investigating an arson incident involving an elderly woman's vehicle, which was being driven by her granddaughter. Additionally, fire services conducted a large-scale emergency response exercise, codenamed 'Pyrsos 2026', at the 27-storey Limassol Delmar tower in Germasogeia. Further minor incidents included a fire in an abandoned building in Strovolos and a malicious vehicle fire in Limassol. Investigations remain ongoing for all pending criminal cases.