Ayia Napa introduces ‘green wall’ vertical gardens
Vertical gardens, known as “green walls”, are being introduced in Ayia Napa, with climbing plants and other vegetation set to be planted in various areas within its municipal borders with ...
Ayia Napa upgrades beaches with €140,000 in new amenities
Ayia Napa has signed two new supply deals worth a total of €140,000 as part of its push to upgrade beach infrastructure and improve services for visitors this summer.
The municipality ...
Ayia Napa submits proposal to become part of Carnival city EU network
A joint proposal for a European programme involving the Ayia Napa-Caramella Carnival, the Patras Carnival, and the Putignano Carnival of Italy has been submitted by the Municipality of Paralimni-Dherynia.
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Drunk British tourist injured while being arrested for trying to start fight
A 19-year-old British national suffered a cut to his eyebrow by falling over while being arrested after attempting to start a fight in Ayia Napa, the police said on Friday.
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Officials clash over Napa pharmacy opening hours
An online dispute broke out on Wednesday between Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis, and Famagusta district governor Yiannis Karousos.
The argument began after Karousos criticised the operating hours of pharmacies ...
Over 5,000 to take part in Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival
More than 5,000 children from 426 age group teams, representing 81 different football academies from Cyprus and abroad, will take part in the 23rd McDonald’s Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival, which kicks ...
Five men freed after acquittal in Ayia Napa rape trial
A court’s acquittal of five Israeli men accused of abducting and raping a British woman in Ayia Napa has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the verdict to ...
Teen arrested for seven burglaries in Ayia Napa
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a string of seven burglaries which were carried out in Ayia Napa, the police said on Tuesday.
The police said the boy ...
All defendants acquitted in latest Napa rape allegation case
Famagusta criminal court has acquitted all defendants of all charges relating to the alleged gang rape of a British female tourist in Ayia Napa in September 2023, it emerged on Monday.
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Two people rescued from rocks at Cape Greco
Firefighters rescued two people stranded on rocks at Cape Greco in Ayia Napa on Monday afternoon.
According to Andreas Kettis, spokesman for the fire service, the incident occurred between the ...
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Cyprus should have investigated UK woman’s gang rape claim, ECtHR says
Cyprus failed in its legal duty to investigate a British woman’s allegation in 2019 that she had been gang-raped by Israeli tourists on the holiday island, the European Court of ...
Cypriot beaches ranked among Europe’s best in 2025
Two beaches in Cyprus have been named among the top 25 in Europe for 2025, according to the latest rankings by the global travel platform TripAdvisor. Konnos beach, in the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, ...
Multifunctional Park to transform area of Ayia Napa
The construction of a multifunctional park in Ayia Napa has begun, the municipality said on Monday.
The aim of the municipality is to improve the quality of life of residents, ...
Overcrowded schools in Ayia Napa raise concerns among parents
The Antonis Tsokkos primary school in Ayia Napa is grappling with severe overcrowding, as nearly 200 of its 360 pupils are non-native Greek speakers from 24 countries. This challenge was highlighted during a ...
Driver caught at 218km/h on highway
Police on Thursday arrested and charged a 32-year-old driver for going more than twice over the speed limit on the Ayia Napa-Larnaca highway.
The man clocked 218 km/hour while driving ...
Archbishop to bless waters at Ayia Napa
Archbishop Georgios will bless the waters at Ayia Napa on Monday as Cyprus’ Greek orthodox Christian communities celebrate the Epiphany.
Meanwhile, Karpasia Bishop Christophoros will attend a ceremony in the ...
Ten-year prison sentence for rape and kidnapping case
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for the rape and kidnapping of a woman in 2022 in Famagusta.
The man was found guilty by the Famagusta ...
Blood donation honours Frenaros crash victims
A blood donation event was held in Ayia Napa on Tuesday in memory of the three victims of a tragic car accident in Frenaros.
The Municipality of Ayia Napa organised ...
Puncheon named Akritas Chlorakas manager days after Ayia Napa exit
Former Premier League midfielder Jason Puncheon has been appointed as the new manager of Akritas Chlorakas, just two days after parting ways with Ayia Napa.
Puncheon’s unexpected departure from ...
Man arrested for robbing a series of pubs and beach bars
A 22-year-old man appeared in court in Paralimni on Friday, accused of having committed a string of burglaries and thefts from pubs and beach bars in Paralimni and Ayia Napa.
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Three teenagers arrested for burglaries and thefts
Police arrested three teenagers for investigated cases of burglaries and thefts in Ayia Napa and Paralimni.
Police reported that two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old were arrested on Tuesday for the ...
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Second flight to bring Cypriots from Lebanon, all ready for evacuees
A flight to evacuate Cypriot nationals from Lebanon, operated with a Lebanese carrier, is planned for late Friday night, foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said on Friday.
The additional Middle ...
Hotel room kitchen damaged after Ayia Napa fire
The kitchen of a hotel room in Ayia Napa was damaged in a fire which broke out on Monday evening, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
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Man arrested for stealing mobile phone and living in Cyprus illegally
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having stolen a mobile phone and of living illegally in Cyprus, police in the Famagusta district announced on Thursday.
Famagusta district police ...