Arson attacks reported across Cyprus
On the night of November 12, 2026, a 61-year-old man's vehicle was destroyed by fire while parked in a field near his residence in Larnaca. Police confirmed the incident was a malicious act after investigators discovered an incendiary device at the scene on Friday morning. Larnaca authorities have cordoned off the area and are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. Officials stated that, at this stage, the incident does not appear to be linked to organized crime.
In separate incidents on November 13, authorities responded to further fire-related reports. A parked vehicle in Zakaki, Limassol, sustained extensive damage, with investigators exploring the possibility that youths were responsible. Additionally, a fire occurred on the exterior wall of a school building in Strovolos, Nicosia. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames before they could penetrate the classroom interior. Police are investigating both cases, and the school has been placed under guard while forensic examinations continue.