Explosion damages butcher shop in Paphos

At approximately 03:30 on May 28, 2026, an explosive device detonated outside a butcher shop in Paphos, Cyprus. Police investigators confirmed that the blast was caused by a device placed near the shop's storefront. The explosion resulted in extensive structural damage to the business, and a neighboring building also sustained damage. Witnesses reported that the blast was loud and heard from a significant distance, causing alarm in the local area. The Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) has launched an investigation to collect evidence and identify the perpetrators. Authorities are currently working to determine the motive behind the criminal act. No injuries have been reported, and investigations continued throughout the day following the incident.