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Man stabs woman in occupied Nicosia supermarket, then harms himself

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-03

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• What happened: A man stabbed a woman in a supermarket in occupied Nicosia and then attempted to harm himself; both are hospitalized in serious condition. • Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence and femicide in the region, prompting investigations into the motives behind such attacks. • What to watch next: Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the attack, and updates on the victims' conditions are expected.

Local CrimeCyprus problemfemicideTop News Man stabs woman in occupied Nicosia supermarket, then harms himself Man Attacks Woman With Knife In Occupied Nicosia Supermarket, Then Harms Himself Relevant News Man stabs woman in occupied Nicosia supermarket, then harms himself 3 August 2026 Cyprus court rejects bid to unfreeze accounts linked to Angola’s former President 3 August 2026 Sketching Summer 2026 brings life drawing and painting to Polis Chrysochous 3 August 2026 Newsroom 3 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A man allegedly attacked a woman with a knife inside a supermarket in occupied Nicosia on Monday morning, before attempting to take his own life, according to reports from the occupied north. The “police” said in a statement that the incident took place around 11:45 am, under circumstances still being investigated. The man stabbed the woman for a reason unknown so far, seriously injuring her. Immediately afterwards, the alleged perpetrator injured himself with the same knife in an apparent attempt to kill himself. Both were taken to a hospital in occupied Nicosia, where they remain hospitalised in serious condition. The “police” said investigations into the circumstances and motive behind the attack are ongoing. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Cyprus court rejects bid to unfreeze accounts linked to Angola’s former President Sketching Summer 2026 brings life drawing and painting to Polis Chrysochous Police hunt suspect after woman films him starting fire in Kornos Beach access dispute in Amathounta turns violent, man arrested Poisoned bait blamed for spate of cat deaths in Giolou Christodoulides puts himself at UN’s disposal for August, briefs National Council Cyprus intelligence chief’s Beirut trip: what Lebanese media report Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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