Memorial service held in Paphos for the 1974 coup victims

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis attended a memorial service for the victims of the July 15, 1974 coup at the Cathedral of Saint Theodore in Paphos. Letymbiotis characterized the coup as a crime against democracy and the state, noting that the Athens Junta and its local collaborators facilitated the Turkish invasion. He emphasized that the event should serve as a reminder of national responsibility and the ongoing effort to reunite Cyprus. The government remains committed to a comprehensive solution for the Cyprus problem based on UN resolutions and EU principles. Key objectives include establishing a single sovereignty, a single citizenship, and a single international personality. The administration aims to leverage Cyprus’s EU membership and strategic partnerships to restart negotiations. Letymbiotis also praised the resistance in Paphos during the coup, stating that it upheld the legitimacy of the Republic of Cyprus. The government continues to prioritize ending the occupation of the island.