Cypriot House President sends condolences following Krakow attack
On November 11, 2026, the President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou, issued formal letters of condolence to the leadership of the Polish Parliament regarding an armed attack that occurred in Krakow on November 7, 2026. The correspondence was addressed to Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the Marshal of the Sejm, and Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, the Marshal of the Senate.
In her statements, Demetriou expressed profound grief over the loss of life and injuries caused by the incident. She explicitly condemned the violence, describing it as a heinous act that undermines democratic principles and the fundamental value of human life. On behalf of all members of the Cypriot Parliament, she offered solidarity to the political leadership and the people of Poland, while extending wishes for the speedy recovery of those wounded in the attack.
The official communication from the Cypriot Parliament serves as a diplomatic gesture of support following the tragic events in Poland. While the details of the attack itself were noted by the Cypriot authorities, the source does not provide further information regarding the investigation or the specific identities of the perpetrators.