264 Syrian migrants arrive in 48 hours

More than 250 Syrian migrants arrived in Cyprus onboard three boats over the weekend, causing heightened concern amongst authorities over a possible influx as police bust another people smuggling ring. Some 264

Syrian people smugglers jailed by UK bases

Syrian members of an organised crime group attempting to smuggle Middle Eastern and African nationals into Cyprus through the British Bases have been jailed for a combined three years. Two Syrian nationals

Syrian refugee boat intercepted

Cypriot authorities intercepted a boat carrying 20 Syrian migrants off the island’s southern coast at Cape Greco, Ayia Napa and brought safely to shore. Police said that members of the coastguard were

45 Syrian migrants in two boats rescued

Cypriot authorities rescued 45 Syrian migrants in two boats after receiving information they were in distress 60 nautical miles off the island’s southern coast at Cape Greco, Ayia Napa, officials said Friday.

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Police arrest Syrian murder suspect

Following a two-week search, police have arrested the 22-year-old Syrian man wanted for the murder of his 21-year-old compatriot Alsweidani Ahmad in central Nicosia. Osama Aldheis — considered the prime suspect in

Wanted Syrian shooter still at large

Police are still searching for a 22-year-old Syrian man wanted for the murder of his 21-year-old compatriot Alsweidani Ahmad in central Nicosia. The drug-related murder took place in the capital on Sunday,

Syrian shot dead in central Nicosia

Police are investigating a murder case after a 21-year-old Syrian died after being shot in the capital Nicosia, officials said. The victim was named Alsweidani Ahmad, but police have yet to make

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