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Two-year-old boy dies after falling from fourth-floor hotel balcony in Paphos (updated)

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-12

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• What happened: A two-year-old boy tragically died after falling from a fourth-floor hotel balcony in Paphos while on holiday with his family. • Why it matters: This incident highlights the potential dangers of hotel balconies, particularly for young children, and raises concerns about safety measures in tourist accommodations. • What to watch next: Authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the fall, and updates on safety regulations in hotels may follow.

Local accidentPaphosTop News Two-year-old boy dies after falling from fourth-floor hotel balcony in Paphos (updated) New Breaking News Philenews 1024x640 1 Relevant News Two-year-old boy dies after falling from fourth-floor hotel balcony in Paphos (updated) 12 July 2026 Debt settlement schemes bring in € 747 million for the state 12 July 2026 Cyprus firefighting aircraft return from France after wildfire mission 12 July 2026 Dora Christodoulou 12 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A two-year-old boy died on Sunday after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at a hotel in the Paphos tourist area, police said. The child was on holiday in Cyprus with his parents, who were staying at a hotel in the coastal area between Kato Paphos and Chloraka. Initial police inquiries indicate that the boy slipped away from the attention of his family and fell from the balcony of their room at about 6.30 pm. An ambulance was called from Paphos General Hospital, but paramedics who arrived at the scene were unable to revive him. The child was taken to Paphos General Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Officers from Paphos CID attended the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are taking statements from the child’s parents and other people who were at the hotel at the time. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Debt settlement schemes bring in € 747 million for the state Cyprus firefighting aircraft return from France after wildfire mission About 300 people evacuated in Paris suburb due to ‘suspicious’ car near synagogue Cyprus temperatures to stay at 40°C as yellow warnings expected through Wednesday Ukraine’s Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year Police arrest 14 people in Nicosia over illegal employment Four arrested in Nicosia over drink-driving offences; two refused to provide breath samples Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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