The tourist resort of Ayia Napa has secured the go-ahead for 17 new projects worth 50.5 million Euros and these are set to be completed by 2022.

The projects aim to upgrade the quality of life of residents while improving facilities for visitors, helping Ayia Napa raise its profile as it prepares to bid for Cultural Capital of Europe.

Among the list of projects include restoration works to Ayia Napa's medieval monastery, revamping the road network, a multi-use park, an open-air amphitheatre, municipal stadium, municipal kindergarten, revamp of the eastern and western coastal fronts.