Discussion on Greek Cypriot Detention at the Informal EU Council
August 30, 2025
Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kompos raised the issue of the illegal detention of five Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas during the Informal EU Foreign Affairs Council. The meeting took place in Copenhagen on August 29-30, 2025. EU Foreign Ministers exchanged views on international developments, including Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The situation in the Middle East, particularly Gaza and Iran, was also discussed. Denmark hosted the council, holding the EU presidency for the current semester.