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Cypriots Stranded in Sri Lanka: "We are Desperate"

Published March 6, 2026, 12:14
Cypriots Stranded in Sri Lanka: "We are Desperate"

Two Cypriot citizens, Dimitris Panagiotou and Despoina Karakkanna, have been stranded in Sri Lanka since February 19th due to the conflict in the Middle East and the cancellation of their return flight. They have attempted to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cypriot Consulate, but have not yet received a response. They are facing financial difficulties due to the high cost of alternative flights and express their desperation over the lack of information and assistance. They hope to return to Cyprus on Monday, but remain uncertain about when they will be able to do so.