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Channel 4 Documentary Exposes Sexual Harassment and Illegal Working Conditions in Ayia Napa

Published January 10, 2026, 05:01
Channel 4 Documentary Exposes Sexual Harassment and Illegal Working Conditions in Ayia Napa

A Channel 4 documentary brings to light reports of sexual harassment and illegal working and housing conditions experienced by young British workers in Ayia Napa. Journalist Tir Dhondy traveled to Cyprus posing as a hairdresser to investigate the reports from her compatriots. The documentary records nightclub owners boasting about sexual assaults on employees and offering sexual favors in exchange for employment. Workers describe living conditions that are extremely precarious, with broken security systems, mold, and insects. One worker reports finding a drunken stranger standing over her bed, while another was given a room on the ground floor, next to garbage bins, with a broken window and cramped beds. The allegations concern a specific company that offers work and accommodation packages in Ayia Napa, costing around £399 for four weeks of work and accommodation. However, similar poor conditions have been reported by tourists who used different companies. The documentary is expected to cause outrage and put the working and living conditions for seasonal workers in Ayia Napa under scrutiny, as well as the effectiveness of checks and protection measures taken.