#Protaras

A total of 54 cartons of cigarettes, 3 cartons of heated cigarettes and 12 packages of rolling tobacco were seized at a property in Protaras on Thursday, the customs department said on Saturday. “...

A 54-year-old man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Cape Greco-Protaras avenue on Wednesday afternoon, police said. The accident occurred at around 5.30pm when the man, ...

A hotel in Protaras was evacuated late Thursday after a fire broke out in a washing machine in the basement laundry, authorities said on Friday. The fire service received a ...

A seven-year-old girl has been taken to hospital and two passengers, including a 17-year-old girl, were injured after a jet ski collided with a towed inflatable off Protaras on Saturday ...

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a fire destroyed several rental vehicles at a business in Protaras in the early hours of Saturday. The fire broke out at ...

A fire that broke out on the terrace of a second-floor apartment in Paralimni on Wednesday caused extensive damage to two flats after spreading through the building, while all residents ...

Plans for expanded film cooperation between Cyprus and India moved forward on Sunday as officials and international producers examined opportunities to host Bollywood productions in Protaras, following earlier government confirmation ...

Two black snakes were spotted at a beach in Protaras, with a video of them circulating on social media on Friday. The snakes were seen moving around in the sand ...

The CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup 2026 was officially opened with a ceremony at the fig tree bay in Protaras on Friday. “This will be the biggest international Beach Volleyball event ...

Illegal structures operating on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras were dismantled on Tuesday following a 24-hour directive issued by the Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou. As confirmed by the Famagusta ...

The immediate demolition of an unauthorised massage parlour operating on a state-owned coastal plot in Protaras was ordered by the interior ministry on Monday, while a parallel police investigation has ...

Police on Thursday night arrested a 30-year-old and a 51-year-old man were arrested as part of investigations into cases of burglary and theft in Protaras on Thursday. “The two suspects ...

Seventeen drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and two under the influence of drugs during overnight police operations carried out across Cyprus, authorities said. According ...

A driver has been reported by police for causing damage to municipal property in Protaras. According to an announcement by the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, the incident occurred on the evening of ...

The municipality of Paralimni–Deryneia has announced that Fig Tree Bay beach in Protaras has been included in TripAdvisor’s list of Europe’s top 19 beaches for 2026, as part of ...

Police were alerted on Friday night after a horse was seen trotting alone on roads in the Protaras area, raising safety concerns. Members of the public contacted the police after ...

The Paralimni–Deryneia municipality has announced the installation of an underwater Christmas tree beneath the crystal-clear waters of Protaras. According to a statement, the submerged tree serves as a festive ...

All carparks in the tourist area of Protaras will be open free of charge until March 31, 2026, the Paralimni-Dherynia municipality announced on Thursday. The decision was taken to facilitate visitors during ...

Cyprus has a coastline that changes character every few kilometres. From the sugar-soft sands of the east to the wild coves of the west, every stretch of shore tells a ...

Tucked along the island’s southeastern coast, Protaras is the sun-drenched, soft-spoken sibling of nearby Ayia Napa. Once a sleepy fishing village, it has grown into a polished seaside resort ...

The Neolithic-period archaeological village of ‘Nisia’ in the Protaras area of Famagusta District is the oldest known site in the area, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Thursday. “The ‘...

A total of 18 high-tech showers have been installed across the main beaches of Protaras, the Paralimini-Derynia municipality announced on Saturday. It said one shower has been placed on each of ...

More than 100 secondary school history teachers toured the newly opened Neolithic settlement site “Nisia” near Protaras in Paralimni-Dherynia on Saturday as part of their ongoing professional training. Organised by the ...

Two people aged 17 and 19 were remanded by the Famagusta district court for seven days on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case of grievous bodily harm and ...