State cannot afford negligence or forgetfulness, spokesman says at Mari memorial

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday said the state has “no right to negligence or delay” as he paid tribute to the 13 people killed in the Mari explosion, saying their deaths continue to serve as a reminder of the state’s responsibilities.

Speaking at the annual memorial service for naval commander Andreas Ioannides and staff sergeant Cleanthis Cleanthous, Letymbiotis said the tragedy had left an enduring mark on Cyprus and carried lessons that should never be forgotten....