Tragedy struck the British base of Dhekelia where two children, aged eight and ten, were found dead inside a car. The siblings, reportedly from the same Bulgarian family, were believed to have been left to sleep in the vehicle while their parents were away. Authorities, including police from the British bases and ambulance services, confirmed the deaths at the scene.

Initial reports suggest the children may have suffocated, but the exact cause of death will be determined through an autopsy. A spokesperson for the British bases confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with officers also examining a house in Xylophagou in the Famagusta district as part of their inquiries into the incident.