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Creation of a monument for the victims of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

October 22, 2025

The European Parliament has voted in favor of creating a monument for the victims and missing persons of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The amendment by Micalis Hadjipantelea was approved with 71% support. This monument will symbolize memory and historical truth, reminding Europe of the tragedy of Cyprus. Hadjipanteleas emphasized the importance of European support for the victims of the invasion. He thanked the MEPs who supported his initiative.