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Emily Yiolitis Discusses Her Vision for Cyprus

October 10, 2026

Emily Yiolitis, former Minister of Justice, responds to the controversy regarding her comments on the Greek National Anthem in Cyprus. She argues that patriotism should not confine the country to its past. She envisions a free and unified Cyprus, where all citizens share a common anthem celebrating freedom and democracy. Her statement calls for dialogue about the true liberation of Cyprus, free from biases. She hopes her remarks encourage the beginning of this discussion.