Cyprus holds 46th anti-occupation march for Morphou

On October 10, 2026, the 46th anti-occupation march for the city of Morphou took place in Astromeritis, Cyprus. The event, which serves as a recurring demand for the return of the occupied city and the resolution of the Cyprus issue, saw the attendance of President Nikos Christodoulides and Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou.

The proceedings commenced at 17:30 with a memorial service at the Morphou Fallen Soldiers Monument located at the Astromeritis checkpoint. The schedule included a prayer for missing persons, the laying of wreaths, a roll call of the fallen, and the formal submission of a resolution to the United Nations. Minister Ioannou participated in the wreath-laying ceremony on behalf of the President, while the official rally was held at 19:00 at the Astromeritis municipal stadium, where the President addressed the participants.

This annual march maintains the memory of the displacement of residents from Morphou and advocates for a peaceful solution to the ongoing regional conflict. The event was broadcast live on RIK2, reflecting the national significance attributed to the pursuit of the rights of displaced persons and the identification of the fate of those who went missing during the conflict.