Reactions to the Appointment of Nikos Tsafos
March 17, 2025
The appointment of Nikos Tsafos as Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy in Greece has triggered reactions due to his past statements referring to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.' Political figures like Costas Zachariadis and George Karameros have commented on the situation, with Karameros calling for Tsafos's dismissal. Tsafos's defense that these views were expressed while he was not working for the Greek government has been challenged. This situation raises serious concerns regarding the political stance and foreign policy of the country.