Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus — OpenVan.camp

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On June 8, 2026, unknown persons broke into three caravans on the coast of Kaplıca, stealing alcohol, soft drinks and household items. Police arrested a 51-year-old man.

On June 8, 2026, in the Kaplıca area of Northern Cyprus, unknown persons broke into three caravans parked by the sea, smashing windows and doors. Stolen items included 21 bottles of alcohol, 16 bottles of soft drinks, and various household and kitchen items. Police arrested a 51-year-old suspect, Y.Ö., in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

A caravan fire broke out in the Yedi area of Yedikonuk on February 26 due to a short circuit in a solar power system. The blaze destroyed the caravan and damaged a neighboring modular structure.

A fire broke out in a caravan in the Yedikonuk area of Cyprus. According to preliminary police information, the cause was a short circuit in the wiring of a connected solar power system. The blaze completely destroyed the caravan and all belongings inside, and also spread to an adjacent prefabricated structure, damaging its equipment.

A fire broke out in a caravan in the Yedikonuk area of Cyprus due to a short circuit in the electrical wiring of a solar power system. The blaze completely destroyed the caravan and all its contents, and also damaged an adjacent prefabricated structure, including panels, an inverter, and household appliances.