A Cyprus court has approved a request from the Egyptian government to extradite a man who hijacked a domestic EgyptAir flight with a fake suicide belt and diverted it to Cyprus in March. Continue reading
A huge forest fire raging out of control for a third day in the mountains southwest of the Cyprus’ capital of Nicosia has claimed the life of a second firefighter, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Continue reading
But Cyprus police said Monday they are investigating an allegation that this happened at a wedding over the weekend. Continue reading
The lawyer for an Egyptian hijacker says the flight crew of the EgyptAir plane had testified that the man threatened to blow up the aircraft because he was against the Egyptian government. Continue reading
Cyprus’ interior minister says a man who has admitted hijacking a domestic EgyptAir flight and diverting it to Cyprus is claiming political asylum. Continue reading
A Cypriot government official says an Egyptian request to extradite a man who authorities say admitted to hijacking an EgyptAir flight with a fake suicide belt has been approved. Continue reading
A British passenger, who was onboard the EgyptAir flight that was hijacked Tuesday by a love-torn man, explained why he decided to pose for a photo with the alleged hijacker who was strapped with what he said was an “explosive vest.” Continue reading
A Cyprus court has ordered the detention for eight days of an Egyptian man who admitted to hijacking a domestic EgyptAir flight. Continue reading
Cyprus official says hijacker of EgyptAir plane has been arrested and the situation is “over.” Continue reading
A Cyprus court has ordered a 26-year-old Lebanese-Canadian man remain in police custody for eight days after two tons of a chemical compound that can be turned into an explosive was found at his home. Continue reading