A classic vehicle belonging to a 34-year-old man was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of July 22, 2026, while parked in an open lot in Strovolos, Nicosia. Authorities were alerted to the blaze around 4:40 a.m., and the fire was subsequently extinguished by the fire brigade. While initial reports focused on the vehicle's destruction, later investigations by the Cyprus Times indicated that the incident is being treated as a case of arson, with police reportedly reviewing surveillance footage showing a person approaching the site before the fire started.

The owner, a private employee, informed the police that he is unaware of any personal disputes that would serve as a motive for the attack. The scene remains cordoned off as members of the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) continue their inquiries to identify the perpetrators and establish the motive behind the incident. Note: While most sources identified the owner as a 34-year-old man, a report from the Cyprus Mail identified the owner as a 34-year-old woman.