Official Protest Regarding the Illegal Arrest of Greek Cypriots in Occupied Areas
August 25, 2025
The President of the Cypriot Parliament, Annita Demetriou, sent a letter to European officials regarding the arrest of five Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas. She emphasized that these actions undermine the prospects for the resumption of negotiations over the Cyprus issue. She condemned the arrests as a premeditated political act of retaliation by Turkey. Demetriou urged the EU to take action for the release of the Greek Cypriots. She pointed out that these developments do not foster the trust needed for negotiations.