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“Ypeks” Criticizes the EU Regarding the Cypriot Presidency

Published January 9, 2026, 20:09
“Ypeks” Criticizes the EU Regarding the Cypriot Presidency

The “Ypeks” in the occupied territories strongly criticizes the European Union for its stance regarding the assumption of the EU Presidency by the Republic of Cyprus. In a statement, “Ypeks” accuses the EU of protecting the political interests of the Greek Cypriot side, contributing to its intransigence and overlooking the rights of Turkish Cypriots. It points out that the Republic of Cyprus is essentially considered a Greek Cypriot state and that the EU made a mistake in admitting Cyprus in 2004 without taking the Turkish Cypriot side into account. “Ypeks” calls on the EU to recognize the equality of Turkish Cypriots in order to achieve lasting peace and stability on the island.