Two Palestinian nationals remanded in Cyprus over terrorism investigation

Cypriot authorities have arrested two Palestinian nationals, aged 32/33 and 38, on suspicion of terrorism and participation in a criminal organization. The suspects were apprehended following judicial warrants and appeared before the Larnaca District Court, which ordered their eight-day remand on May 22 and 23, 2026. Police conducted extensive searches at a residence in Governor’s Beach and an apartment in the Kamares area of Larnaca, where they discovered items and mixtures capable of manufacturing explosives. Police spokesperson Vyronas Vyronos confirmed that the investigation is being conducted in cooperation with national and international state agencies to fulfill international obligations. The suspects are reportedly not cooperating with authorities at this stage. Officials are currently evaluating intelligence to determine if a specific terror attack was planned within the country. Investigations remain active as police continue to analyze evidence seized from the locations linked to the detainees.