Man damages employee vehicles at social welfare offices in Larnaca

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, a 51-year-old man caused significant damage to five vehicles belonging to employees of the Social Welfare Services in the Agioi Anargyroi district of Larnaca. Using an iron bar, the suspect broke the windshields of the cars while appearing in a state of agitation. Reports indicate that the individual, who is a recipient of the Guaranteed Minimum Income, had visited the offices in previous days demanding that staff provide him with housing. The police arrived at the scene, arrested the man, and placed him in custody while the Larnaca petty offenses department conducts an investigation. In response to the incident, staff members organized a spontaneous work stoppage to protest against inadequate safety measures in the workplace. The 'Isotita' trade union condemned the violence, highlighting that this is not an isolated event and reiterating long-standing concerns regarding employee security. Government officials, including the Deputy Minister, responded to the site to assess the situation and condemned the behavior.