Eviction notices issued to hundreds of families at Governor's Beach campsite

Approximately 330 families residing in the Governor’s Beach campsite in Limassol have received notices to vacate their caravans. This development follows the expiration of the contract held by the site manager who had operated the land for years. The House Refugee Committee was informed that 102 of these families use the site as their permanent residence, with some children attending local schools in Pentakomo. Residents report paying an annual rent of approximately 1,500 euros, though some sources, such as Sigma Live, initially reported a figure of 1,100 euros.

The situation remains complex due to the land's status as a Turkish Cypriot property, currently overseen by the Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Service. Discussions in Parliament have highlighted diverse issues, including allegations that some individuals are sub-letting caravans via Airbnb, while others recently purchased their units without knowledge of the pending evictions. MP Dimitris Souglis further questioned the history of the site’s ownership and management transitions. The Refugee Committee is now seeking clarification from the relevant state services regarding the future of the residents, many of whom have lived on the site for over 30 years and face the risk of homelessness.