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H.T., suspected of deliberately setting fire to a caravan in Gazimağusa by pouring flammable liquid on it, has been arrested in Girne. The fire also damaged a nearby parked car. During the arrest, the suspect threw three packages into the sea, containing about 7 grams of suspected illicit substance. He has been detained and the investigation is ongoing.
Caravans removed last week from Silver Beach in Gazimağusa by environmental and municipal authorities have been reinstalled on the shoreline. The vehicles were initially relocated to a parking area, but have since been brought back to the same spot.
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On 23 August 2026 at about 22:30, a parked caravan caught fire in Famagusta. The flames and high heat damaged two nearby vehicles: car NA 616 suffered burns to its right front and rear sections and roof, and its windshield cracked; car UH 041 had melting on its right front and rear fenders. The caravan's interior, including appliances, furniture, clothing and fishing gear, was largely destroyed. Fire crews extinguished the blaze; an investigation is underway.
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On 23 August 2026 at about 22:30, a parked caravan caught fire in Gazimağusa. The blaze damaged its top and contents, as well as two neighbouring vehicles. The cause is being investigated.
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The Environment Protection Department has intervened in the months-long caravan problem at Silver Beach. Department Director Yılmaz Altunterim stated that caravans must be removed from the area by 18:00, otherwise further action will be taken. The issue was previously highlighted by the media.
The issue of caravans on the shoreline at Silver Beach in Gazimağusa persists. Despite authorities stating on July 23 that the caravans would be removed within a week, more than ten remain, drawing complaints from residents. The municipality has taken measures, including physical barriers, but caravan owners continue to enter the area via alternative routes.
The issue of caravans occupying the coastal strip in the Silver Beach area of Gazimağusa persists. More than ten caravans are currently present, despite warnings from the municipality. Barriers have been installed to block access, but caravan owners use alternative routes. On July 23, officials from the district office, environmental protection department, and municipality inspected the area and announced that the caravans would be removed within a week, but they remain.
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Cyprus road transport department flagged dangerous vehicles, including motorhomes, cars and trucks, and notified the EU Safety Gate system.
A new operation to remove caravans and illegal structures from a beach near the former oil refineries in Larnaca, Cyprus, has begun. Municipal and district crews removed three caravans and dismantled nine illegal shacks and makeshift constructions occupying public space. Asbestos was discovered in one of the structures, requiring specially trained teams in protective suits to handle the hazardous material. The operation follows a final warning issued on July 18 and complements an earlier sweep on a nearby beach, where six caravans were removed after 12 owners complied.
Authorities in Larnaca conducted an operation to remove motorhomes and illegal structures from beaches. On Tuesday, six motorhomes were towed away, and on Thursday, three motorhomes and nine illegal structures were dismantled. Owners face fines, and inspections will continue.
The Larnaca District Administration launched a sweep operation on Thursday morning to relocate motorhomes and demolish wooden shacks on the shoreline, located in front of the fenced area where part of Land of tomorrow will be built. Demolition of the wooden structures has begun; one contains asbestos and will be dismantled by officials in protective gear with safety measures. The issue was highlighted by 'F' last Saturday, showing images of two beaches on the Larnaca-Dhekelia road that were illegally occupied, with no authority taking action. After intervention by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, the district administration was instructed to remove motorhomes and shacks. Nine structures, mostly wooden, were built on the Land of tomorrow site, along with three motorhomes that received notices last Tuesday.
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Larnaca authorities removed illegal RVs and makeshift structures from a beach near the Marine Club. After an ultimatum, 12 owners voluntarily removed their vehicles, while 6 were towed and 9 structures demolished.
On Tuesday morning, an operation removed illegal structures and motorhomes from a beach near the Larnaca Nautical Club, where owners had allegedly blocked access to other bathers. Similar action is expected on a neighboring beach with wooden huts built over the water. Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou intervened after weeks of inaction, leading to warning letters on Saturday and the start of motorhome removal on Tuesday. Large stones were placed at the beach entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
On Tuesday, authorities in Larnaca began removing motorhomes and illegal structures from the beach next to the naval club after the deadline set by the Interior Ministry expired. Police assisted in the operation, four vehicles were confiscated, and barriers were placed at the entrance. Similar action is planned at a nearby beach with wooden shacks. The measures follow complaints about hygiene and restricted public access.
A sweep operation began Tuesday morning on a beach near the Larnaca Nautical Club, removing caravans that had blocked public access for weeks. By 9am, four caravans had been seized, and large stones were placed at the beach entrance to prevent re-entry of large vehicles. The operation was carried out by the Larnaca District Administration with assistance from the Larnaca Municipality and police, following intervention by Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou.
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On the morning of January 15, 2025, police and Larnaca authorities confiscated four campers on the beach near the Larnaca Yacht Club. Boulders were placed at the entrance. Similar measures are expected on a neighboring beach.
The Cyprus Ministry of Interior instructed the Larnaca District Administration to issue notices to owners of caravans illegally occupying a public beach. On Saturday, 27 notices were served, ordering immediate removal or facing enforcement action.
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Cyprus authorities, with police assistance, removed four illegally parked caravans from a beach near Larnaca yacht club early on July 21. Stone barriers were installed. A similar operation is planned for a nearby beach with wooden huts.
Wooden structures and motorhomes have been illegally placed on a beach next to the Larnaca Nautical Club, effectively turning it into a private area. Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras said many complaints have been received about people being prevented from swimming, as well as unsanitary conditions and litter. A similar situation was cleared in 2024, but now authorities are unable to act due to a jurisdictional dispute: the district administration refuses to intervene, claiming the land is private, although the law requires removal of structures within 92 meters of the shoreline.
Police in Iskele arrested two individuals accused of selling a caravan they had received on trust and failing to hand over the proceeds to the owner. The incident occurred in March 2025. Suspects B.Ö. (male, 36) and L.C. (female, 49) are charged with theft of entrusted property. Investigation is ongoing.