in-cyprus6 Aug 2026

Teen arrested over suspected arson at historic Corner Pub in Nicosia

Police have arrested a 16-year-old as part of an investigation into the suspected arson of the historic Corner Pub building in Nicosia, which authorities say was deliberately set on 5 August 2026.

The fire broke out at around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the abandoned building in Nicosia district. Police officers and the Fire Service responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze....

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