Ayia Napa
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| Area | 31469 |
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| District | Famagusta District |
| Mayor | Yiannis Karousos |
| Weather | 9°C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 74% Humidity |
| Local time | Saturday 08:42 |
| Area code | 5330 |
| Teams | Ayia Napa FC |
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| ID | 2372034 |
About Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa is a Mediterranean resort town on the southeast coast of Cyprus, known for its beaches. The town's main landmark is the storied, Venetian-era Ayia Napa Monastery, which stands in the central square of Plateia Seferi, surrounded by bars and clubs. Freshly caught seafood is served at Ayia Napa Harbour's busy tavernas, while adjoining Pantachou Beach offers a stretch of golden sand.
Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus
... The alleged attack is said to have taken place at a hotel in Ayia Napa, a popular tourist resort...
Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape
... But Cypriot media reported that a court had ordered the detention of five foreigners pending investigation of an alleged rape of a tourist in Ayia Napa...
DJ Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct
... Another woman, Claire, described meeting Westwood at a club in Ayia Napa, Cyprus in 2009...
Ayia Napa: Woman's conviction for gang rape lie overturned
... The woman, then 19, told Cypriot police she had been raped by a group of 12 Israeli men in Ayia Napa in July 2019...
Ayia Napa false rape claim study: British files appeal against conviction
... The teenager said she was raped by up to 12 Israeli tourists in a hotel in the resort of Ayia Napa on July 17, before you are charged after signing a withdrawal statement 10 days later...
The British police 'discouraged' women in the pursuit of Cyprus rape
... a bulkhead in said of man had Spike, as you your drink on a beach party and then raped her in Ayia Napa two years ago...
Of Cyprus false rape claim-study: The women rallying for British teenager
... The 19-year-old, who was found guilty of lying about being raped in Ayia Napa, the shaking of a group of young Israelis, hid her face with a scarf and visible, as they stood for a moment in front of the group before you in court...
Ayia Napa: Raab calls for Cyprus to 'the right' in the case of the British teenager
... The foreign Ministers urged Cyprus to do the right thing sentenced , in the case of a British teenager, the lies about the gang raped in Ayia Napa...
Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus
By Andria Kades & Raffi BergBBC News, Famagusta and London
Five Israeli men have gone On Trial in Cyprus, charged with The Gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman last month.
The alleged attack is said to have taken place at a hotel in Ayia Napa , a popular tourist resort.
A packed courtroom in Famagusta, just north of Ayia Napa , was filled with relatives of The Defendants who turned up in a show of support.
The Defendants are all aged 19 or 20 and come from the Israeli Arab town of Majd al-Krum. They deny the charges.
At the hearing on Thursday, their lawyers complained that they had Not Yet seen key evidence, including the DNA report.
One claimed The Report could show his two clients were not in The Room at The Time of the alleged attack on 3 September.
The State prosecutor said the DNA report would be ready by The End of The Day .
After the hearing was adjourned, The Defendants ' families rushed to embrace them, with one of The Men visibly crying as he hugged His Mother .
A former Cypriot MP, Skevi Koukouma, also attended the hearing with members of a leading women's movement, Pogo.
Ms Koukouma said they were there to send a message that " victims should feel they can speak out and can be believed". " They are not alone, " she added.
The Trial will resume on 16 October.
Israel's foreign ministry initially said six citizens had been arrested over the alleged attack.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
