Documentary series to revisit the 2011 Mari naval base explosion

The investigative documentary series "De Facto," produced by Omega Channel, is set to broadcast a two-part special revisiting the tragedy at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base in Mari, Cyprus. The program will air on August 2nd and August 9th at 21:10, providing an in-depth examination of the events that occurred on the morning of July 11, 2011.

The 2011 explosion resulted in the deaths of thirteen individuals and caused numerous injuries, alongside significant economic destruction across the country. The catastrophe led to a period of deep national crisis, characterized by funeral processions, widespread power outages, intense political debate regarding accountability, the establishment of investigative committees, and protests by citizens outside the Presidential Palace. The documentary serves to analyze the long-term impact of these events on Cypriot society and politics.