Carnival parade cancelled in Liopetri due to tragic accident

The Municipality of Ayia Napa has announced the cancellation of the carnival parade "Ti Rio… What a Leo!", which was scheduled to take place in the municipal district of Liopetri on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The decision was made following a tragic road accident that occurred at dawn on Wednesday, February 18. As a result of the crash, 19-year-old Christina Achilleos from Sotira lost her life, while three other young people from Sotira and Liopetri were injured. One of the victims remains in critical condition at Nicosia General Hospital.

Furthermore, the tragedy claimed the life of Kyriakos Spyrou, who worked for the Municipality of Sotira from 2011 to 2024 and played for many years in the football clubs "Achyronas" Liopetri and "Onisilos" Sotira.

The Municipality of Ayia Napa emphasized that the cancellation of the event is a mark of respect for the memory of the deceased and support for their families.

Mayor Christos Zannettou, the Deputy Mayors of the municipal districts of Sotira, Liopetri, Avgorou, Achna, and Ayia Napa, as well as members of the Municipal Council and staff, expressed their sincere condolences to the families of Christina Achilleos and Kyriakos Spyrou and wished a speedy and full recovery to the injured.