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Greece Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Amid 'Hybrid Attack', Plans Further Territorial Waters Expansion

Published January 16, 2026, 19:10
Greece Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Amid 'Hybrid Attack', Plans Further Territorial Waters Expansion

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that Cyprus is facing a 'hybrid attack' and that Greece will continue to provide unwavering support. He also announced Greece's intention to further expand its territorial waters without compromising on sovereignty, labeling sovereignty a 'red line'. Mr. Gerapetritis reiterated that discussions with Turkey will not concern sovereignty but only the delimitation of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and continental shelves. He emphasized the importance of the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection for the energy stability of the region.