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Car Bombing in Nicosia: Investigation Underway

Published January 29, 2026, 05:01
Car Bombing in Nicosia: Investigation Underway

An explosion occurred in a car belonging to a 50-year-old man in Nicosia early Thursday morning. Police are investigating the case as attempted property destruction using explosives. Preliminary investigations indicate that a factory-made firecracker was placed in the car and detonated, causing damage to the vehicle and a nearby residence. Police officers, including a bomb disposal expert, went to the scene to conduct investigations and collect evidence. The case has been assigned to the Nicosia TAE (Serious Crime Unit), which continues its investigations to identify the perpetrators.