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Firecracker placed in 50-year-old's vehicle in Nicosia – Damage to windows of neighboring house

Published January 29, 2026, 05:07
Firecracker placed in 50-year-old's vehicle in Nicosia – Damage to windows of neighboring house

An explosion occurred in a vehicle belonging to a 50-year-old in Nicosia early Thursday morning. The explosion was caused by a factory-made firecracker placed in the vehicle, causing damage to both the car and the windows of a neighboring house. Police are investigating the cause of the explosion and to identify those responsible. Police officers, including a bomb disposal expert, were at the scene.