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Mystery in Larnaca: One Dead, Four Hospitalized After Consuming Beverage

Published January 4, 2026, 19:13

A tragic case is unfolding in Larnaca, with a 78-year-old man found dead and four people hospitalized in serious condition. The elderly man and his wife were initially taken to hospital feeling unwell, but the man returned home, where he was found dead a few hours later. Subsequently, relatives and neighbors who visited the house to offer their condolences also ended up in hospital after consuming a beverage of unknown composition. Authorities are investigating the case and have seized a water cooler for analysis, as it appears to be linked to the consumption of the fateful drink. The investigation is evolving from a death inquiry to a probe into possible poisoning.