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Double Tragedy in Cyprus: Teenager's Death and Former Employee's Passing Lead to Carnival Parade Cancellation

Published February 19, 2026, 16:38
Double Tragedy in Cyprus: Teenager's Death and Former Employee's Passing Lead to Carnival Parade Cancellation

The communities of Sotira and Rizokarpaso are in mourning following the death of 19-year-old Kristina Achilleos in a traffic accident early Wednesday morning. Her funeral will be held on Friday in Sotira, and the family will not be receiving condolences. Kristina was the granddaughter of residents of Rizokarpaso, and her death has caused great sorrow in the community. The Rizokarpaso community expresses its sincere condolences to the family. Additionally, the Municipality of Ayia Napa has cancelled the Carnival Parade in Liopetri due to the double tragedy, as Kyriakos Spyrou, a former employee of the Sotira Municipality and footballer, also passed away. The cancellation of the parade is a sign of respect for the memory of the deceased and support for their families. The Municipality of Ayia Napa expresses its sincere condolences to the families of Kristina Achilleos and Kyriakos Spyrou and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured in the traffic accident.