The Effort of Ayia Napa to Upgrade to Municipality Status
June 3, 2026
The community council of Ayia Napa is reviving a request to upgrade the community to a municipality, initially submitted in 1920. The council's president, Mr. Ilias Pantelidis, cites historical, demographic, and administrative data to support the request. He highlights that Ayia Napa has a population comparable to other occupied municipalities and retains urban characteristics and social structures. The town also boasts educational institutions like the Greek Gymnasium of Ayia Napa, demonstrating its role as a cultural center. The request appears to be supported by historical documents confirming its need for municipal status.