Woman seriously injured in stabbing at Nicosia supermarket

On Monday, August 3, 2026, a 31-year-old man attacked a 22-year-old woman with a knife inside the Metropol supermarket in the Taskinkoy suburb of northern Nicosia. The incident occurred around 11:45 am, after which the perpetrator turned the weapon on himself. Both individuals were transported to the Dr. Burhan Nalbantoglu hospital for treatment.

Medical reports indicate that the woman sustained multiple stab wounds and remains in intensive care, where she has undergone surgery to address internal bleeding and liver damage. While her condition showed signs of stabilization, doctors continue to monitor her closely due to concerns regarding potential neurological damage from blood loss. The assailant is reported to be in stable condition and is not facing life-threatening injuries.

Authorities have confirmed the suspect is a national of Turkmenistan who entered the territory last Thursday as a tourist. According to the northern interior minister, Dursun Oguz, the man had visited the region three times previously. Officials are currently investigating the incident as a matter of national security while local leaders call for broader societal efforts to combat violence against women. The investigation into the specific motive behind the attack remains ongoing.