02 January 2026, 08:02

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On January 1, in Limassol, two people on a motorcycle opened fire at a hotel. It belongs to foreigners

On January 1, in Limassol, two people on a motorcycle opened fire at a hotel. It belongs to foreigners

At 18:10 on Thursday, January 1, two unknown men on a motorcycle drove up to a hotel in the center of Limassol and fired several shots. According to In-Cyprus, the hotel is owned by foreigners. There were no casualties. Police are trying to establish the identities of the attackers and their motives.   

The police arrived and cordoned off the shooting scene. Experts are collecting evidence. Five shots were allegedly fired. Some of them hit the façade of the building. The investigation will study the recordings of surveillance cameras located in this area of ​​Limassol.

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