Intervention Requested to Cancel Music Festival in Occupied Kyrenia
August 17, 2026
European Parliament member Loukas Fourlas is requesting the intervention of the President of Serbia to cancel an electronic music festival at Kyrenia Castle, scheduled for 2026. He emphasizes that Kyrenia is part of the Republic of Cyprus and hosting the event may legitimize illegal structures. Fourlas highlights the importance of culture as a bridge for friendship but not as a tool for recognizing illegal situations. He is in ongoing communication with the Cypriot embassy in Serbia to coordinate actions. He reiterates the need to protect the territorial integrity of Cyprus.