Cyprus shows solidarity with Poland. Media returns to the tragedy in Krakow

The tragedy in Krakow remains a topic of discussion in Cypriot media—both Greek- and English-language, as well as newsrooms in the north of the island. Sunday's publications described the mourning, new findings regarding the suspect, and the situation of the injured. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.

Due to the mourning, today's concert by Olga Bończyk and Wiesław Prządka Trio at the Pallas Theatre in Nicosia, previously announced on CYPRNews, has also been canceled. The event was organized by the Polish Embassy and the Malwa Cultural Association of Poles in Cyprus.

New information after the attack in Krakow

The shooting took place on Saturday, November 7, after 3:00 PM Polish time, in the center of Krakow. The attacker was shot and detained by police.

The Krakow City Hall announcement, updated on Sunday, states: six people killed and sixteen injuredThe fatalities include four women and two men.

Some foreign publications still report the previous figure of fifteen injured. Meanwhile, Sunday's Reuters report published by the Cyprus Mail lists seventeen people injured, including the suspectWhen comparing reports, it is important to pay attention to both the update time and the method of counting.

A separate thread in the investigation is the discovery of three bodies in the suspect's home in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. Foreign reports describe them as his parents and sister. This information should not be confused with the six-person death toll from the attack in central Krakow.

Kombos: Cyprus shows solidarity with Poland

The head of Cypriot diplomacy Constantinos Kombos He expressed deep sadness after the shooting. He offered his condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

He also emphasized Cyprus' solidarity with Poland and the Polish people. In the post, he tagged, among others, Minister Radosław Sikorski and the embassies of both countries.

Deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Kraków. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed, and my wishes for a swift recovery to all those injured. Cyprus stands in solidarity with Poland and the Polish people. 🇨🇾 🇵🇱 @sikorskiradek @PolandMFA @PLinCyprus @CyprusinPoland

— Constantinos Kombos (@ckombos) November 7, 2026

What do the Cypriot media report?

Cyprus Mail published another Reuters dispatch on Sunday. This time, in addition to the attack itself, it included information about national mourning, increased security in Warsaw, and residents' reactions.

The report also describes the actions of the police officers who detained the attacker. Two officers were injured during the intervention.

Public broadcaster RIK reports on the mourning and new reports regarding the suspect's family. Sunday's update also includes information on the affected foreigners—citizens of Austria, Great Britain, Germany, Portugal, and Russia.

Reports about the tragedy were also published Philenews, highlighting in subsequent materials the discovery of three bodies in the suspect's home. It is this combination of both storylines that leads to the number of nine dead appearing in some headlines.

Relations also in the north of the island

Turkish-speaking editorial offices in northern Cyprus are also returning to the issue. Kıbrıs Postası published material on Sunday describing six shooting deaths, wounded people and the discovery of three more bodies.

The website reports the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect and the announcement of a national mourning period. It also describes the perpetrator's possible connection to far-right ideology, which is being investigated by Polish authorities.

Ajans Cyprus, publishing a report by TRT Haber, reports on the police intervention, injured officers, and the response of Polish authorities. The attack was also reported on the agency's website. YES.

The motive and the full course of events remain under investigation. Statements by authorities cited in the media do not replace the final findings.

Today's concert in Nicosia canceled

National mourning in Poland includes November 8 and 9In Krakow itself, city mourning will last until November 11th inclusive.

In connection with the tragedy The concert scheduled for today, November 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pallas Theatre in Nicosia has been canceledOlga Bończyk and Wiesław Prządka Trio were to perform on stage.

We previously wrote about the Polish evening organized by the Polish Embassy and Malwa. The event was intended to combine the celebrations of Independence Day, the association's 25th anniversary, and the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Poland and Cyprus.