in-cyprus4 Aug 2026

Alert couple saves Kornos forest as Brazilian pair charged

Kofinou police are continuing their investigation into why two Brazilian nationals, a man and a woman, lit fireworks in a forest area of Kornos on Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire. The pair, aged 26 and 28, live and work at the same company in Limassol and are due before the Larnaca District Court today for a remand order.

They face charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, arson in a forest, attempted arson, reckless and negligent acts, unlawful possession and use of explosive substances...

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