Cyprus government reaffirms priority of ending occupation

On October 25, 2026, Deputy Government Spokesman Giannis Antoniou addressed a national memorial service held at the Apostle Andreas Church in Platy Aglantzias. The event honored the fallen and those murdered in the village of Trachoni Kythreas during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

Antoniou emphasized that the liberation and reunification of Cyprus remain the government's top priority. He stated that the administration will never accept or legitimize the results of the illegal occupation. Despite persistent challenges and obstacles, he noted that the government remains fully committed to resuming negotiations for a Cyprus settlement based on the agreed framework, while upholding European Union laws and values.

The official also paid tribute to missing persons, refugees, prisoners, and those who remain impacted by the ongoing occupation. He highlighted the collective duty to preserve the memory of the victims and continue the pursuit of national reunification.