Governor's Beach campsite residents face eviction following contract expiration

Approximately 330 families residing in caravans at the Governor’s Beach campsite in Limassol have been ordered to vacate the premises following the expiration of the site operator's contract. The Turkish Cypriot Properties Management Service recently posted eviction notices on the units, citing that the site is situated on Turkish Cypriot land. The issue was brought before the House Refugee Committee, where it was revealed that 102 of these families utilize the caravans as their permanent residences, with many having lived there for over 30 years and children attending the local Pentakomo school.

Residents currently pay an annual rent ranging from 1,100 to 1,500 euros. During the parliamentary session, MPs expressed concerns about the potential for these families to become homeless. Controversy also emerged regarding the site's management, with DISY MP Giorgos Lysandrides noting reports of unauthorized subletting via Airbnb, and other MPs raising questions about historical land ownership transfers. Committee Chairman Nikos Kettiros emphasized the need for a humanitarian solution rather than purely administrative enforcement.

Legal and management authorities have requested additional time to review the evidence and determine a path forward. The committee continues to monitor the situation, focusing on preventing the displacement of residents while investigating the legal status of the campsite's long-term occupation.