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Carnival Parade in Liopetri Cancelled Following Fatal Accident

Published February 19, 2026, 17:07
Carnival Parade in Liopetri Cancelled Following Fatal Accident

The “Ti Rio… Ti Leo!” carnival parade in Liopetri has been cancelled due to the fatal traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday, as well as the death of a footballer and former employee of the Sotira Municipality. The decision was made as a sign of respect for the memory of the deceased and in solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured. The Municipality of Ayia Napa expressed its condolences and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The tragic event overshadowed the festive events and led to the cancellation of the parade.