Republik Zypern / Republic of Cyprus

2011

Limassol. Disturbances before and after the Limassol derby between AEL and Apollon resulted in three injuries - two policemen and one fan. One of the policemen was injured slightly in the hand from a firecracker.13.2.2011

Source: "Police 'incapable' of enforcing law at football matches", 15.2.2011, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/police-incapable-enforcing-law-football-matches/20110215

Kissonerga, Paphos/South West Cyprus. A boy (13) was injured while trying to make a firecracker. He suffered contusions to his left palm and on two fingers on the same hand. 13.4.2011

Source: "Child injured by fire cracker", 15.4.2011, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/cyprus/child-injured-fire-cracker/20110415

2010

Limassol. A 21-year-old girl, who was riding in the bed of a pickup truck, was celebrating with friends and threw into the air a firecracker, which landed into a trailing convertible, injuring the driver. - The 21-year-old was later picked by police and charged for possession and use of explosive material. The 59-year-old driver of the pickup was charged for negligent behaviour. 2.5.2010

Source: "Six arrested for fan violence", 4.5.2010, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/sport/six-arrested-fan-violence/20100504

2009

Larnaca. On the March 25 holiday, vandals blew up the main entrance at Drosia high-school, using a firecracker.

Source: "Private security guards at Larnaca schools", 28.3.2009, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=44846&cat_id=1

Larnaca. A 14-year-old suffered burns to his neck and damage to his ear by a firecracker thrown in a church yard. 10.-13.4.2009 (Easter weekend)

Source: "Five injured by Easter fireworks", 20.4.2009, http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/link.asp%3Fsmenu%3D69%26twindow%3D%26sdetail%3D8424%26mad%3D%26wpage%3D1%26skeyword%3D%26sidate%3D&ct=ga&cd=cHFa92WkBS0&usg=AFQjCNFaxxUyAFodz5OukVOQslkqHPpemQ

Limassol. A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old were injured on their hands and face by fireworks. 10.-13.4.2009 (Easter weekend)

Source: "Five injured by Easter fireworks", 20.4.2009, http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/link.asp%3Fsmenu%3D69%26twindow%3D%26sdetail%3D8424%26mad%3D%26wpage%3D1%26skeyword%3D%26sidate%3D&ct=ga&cd=cHFa92WkBS0&usg=AFQjCNFaxxUyAFodz5OukVOQslkqHPpemQ

Limassol. A man (40) lost two fingers when he was trying to ignite a firecracker. Easter weekend 10.-13.4.2009

Source: "Weekend of firecracker injuries", 22.4.2009, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=45253&cat_id=1

Nicosia. A firecracker exploded in the hands of a 15-year-old, severing his left thumb and three fingers. 12.4.2009

Source:

"Weekend of firecracker injuries", 22.4.2009, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=45253&cat_id=1 

"Five injured by Easter fireworks2, 20.4.2009, http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/link.asp%3Fsmenu%3D69%26twindow%3D%26sdetail%3D8424%26mad%3D%26wpage%3D1%26skeyword%3D%26sidate%3D&ct=ga&cd=cHFa92WkBS0&usg=AFQjCNFaxxUyAFodz5OukVOQslkqHPpemQ

2008

Achna Forest. Somebody tortured a cat to death: The helpless animal was found blown to pieces after culprits placed firecrackers in the cat's rectum and ears. The incident occurred sometime before April 14, 2008.

Source: 

"Cat 'blown up' in firework horror", 19.4.2008, http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=69&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=2655&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2350&hn=famagusta-gazette&he=.com

"Cat blown to pieces", 19.4.2008, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=38813&cat_id=1

Six people suffered light injuries last night from firecracker explosions after the midnight liturgy.

Source: "Several injured by fire crackers", 28.4.2008, http://www.famagusta-gazette.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=69&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2808&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2350&hn=famagusta-gazette&he=.com

Lania village. A 16-year-old was taken to hospital, having suffered lesions on his face from the explosion of a firecracker.

Source: "Several injured by Easter firecrackers", 1.5.2008, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=38957&cat_id=1

Limassol. On the night of the Resurrection, in the church of Ayios Antonios, a 15-year-old tried to pick up a firecracker that had been thrown but did not explode. The firecracker exploded in his hand, severing his right thumb.

Source: "Several injured by Easter firecrackers", 1.5.2008, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=38957&cat_id=1

2007

Psimolofou village. A man (23) sustained serious injuries to his face, body, legs and lost two fingers from his right hand in an explosion caused by a firecracker. 28.3.2007

Source: "Man loses fingers to firecrackers", 29.3.2007, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=31542&cat_id=1

Kamares. When children threw a firework at a man (24), which exploded near his right ear, his eardrum burst and he was taken to hospital, where he was kept in for treatment. 6.4.2007

Source: "Minor injuries, but police concerned at spiralling Easter delinquency", 11.4.2007, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=31749&cat_id=1

Ayios Georgios, Mazotos. The most serious firework injury was suffered by a 18-year-old soldier. A firework exploded in his palm and he had to be treated at hospital. 7.4.2007

Source: "Minor injuries, but police concerned at spiralling Easter delinquency", 11.4.2007, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=31749&cat_id=1

2006

Ormidia, Larnaca. Last week, a boy (12) was seriously injured by a firecracker which exploded in his mouth. He discovered the explosive in his garden, put it in his mouth and it exploded.

Source: "Fireworks warnings arrive early for Easter", 15.3.2006, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=24863&archive=1

There happened several incidents with fireworks during the Easter break. Saturday, 15.4.2006:

-         Paphos. A man (52) was injured by an exploding firework while sitting in the village coffee shop when a group of youths threw the fireworks at the men. Exploding particles struck the man who sustained minor injuries.

-         Limassol's Ayios Ioannis area. A man (20) suffered first and second degree burns after somebody through a fireworks at him.

-         Limassol. Somebody threw fireworks at a woman (55) and her mother (75). The younger woman suffered various burns to her arm and chest, the older received treatment for pains in her ear.

Sunday, 16.4.2006:

-         Limassol village of Moutayiakas. A man had found a firework and was injured after it went off when he tried to pick it up.

-         Oroklini. A  man (34) was arrested for constructing the fireworks that seriously injured his son (6) yesterday. The boy was rushed to hospital after a homemade firework exploded next to him in the garden of his home, causing extensive damage to his right knee.

-         Paphos Village of Peyia. Local police arrested two boys (15/17), after exploding a firework which caused £10,000 worth of damages to the local church of the village.

Source: "Father arrested after son injured by firecracker", 25.4.2006, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=25561&cat_id=1

2001

Larnaca. A teenager (17) had just lit a triangular firecracker when it exploded, injuring his left eye. He was rushed to hospital. 5.4.2001

Source: "Teenager injured in the eye by firecracker", 6.4.2001, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main_old.php?id=3257&archive=1

Strovolos. A teenager (17) lost his thumb and part of the index finger when a firecracker exploded in his left hand during services at the Church of the Cross. 12.4.2001

Source: "Youth loses thumb in firecracker accident", 14.4.2001, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main_old.php?id=3159&archive=1

2000

Paramali Village. A boy (15) was injured by a firework. 29.4.2000

Source: "Matsakis lashes out at British after boy loses fingers", 6.5.2000, http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main_old.php?id=819&archive=1

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