Prominent Cypriot businessman and rally champion Dimis Mavropoulos dies in boating accident
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, 76-year-old businessman and rally veteran Dimis Mavropoulos died in a boating accident off the coast of Cape Greco, Cyprus. His vessel capsized during severe weather conditions, leading to a major rescue operation coordinated by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center. Mavropoulos was found unconscious by divers, airlifted to Famagusta General Hospital, and pronounced dead. His daughter and partner, who were also on board, were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
Born in 1949, Mavropoulos was a celebrated figure in Cypriot motorsport, winning national rally championships in 1986, 1988, and 1990. He also founded the Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum in Limassol. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, including collecting testimonies from witnesses, while the museum remains closed in mourning. Friends and local officials, including the Limassol Municipality and the Cyprus Sports Organization, have expressed their condolences for the loss of a significant cultural and athletic figure.