Body discovered near Praitori in Paphos

On Monday morning, May 11, 2026, authorities in Paphos discovered a human body in a rural field near the village of Praitori. The discovery followed a search operation involving a police helicopter, drones, and thermal imaging that began after a vehicle was spotted in the area on Sunday evening at approximately 7:30 pm. Reports indicate that the vehicle belonged to an elderly person who had been reported missing. Police have cordoned off the area to collect evidence and conduct investigations to confirm the identity of the deceased and determine the cause of death. While one early assessment mentioned in some reports suggested criminal activity was not suspected, official statements from the authorities emphasize that all possibilities remain under investigation at this stage. Conflicting local reports initially suggested the incident occurred in Liopetri, but the majority of verified details confirm the location as Praitori in the Paphos district.