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The 'Share': Why is the Cypriot Presidency Silent?

Published January 25, 2026, 09:10
The 'Share': Why is the Cypriot Presidency Silent?

Journalist and author Giorgos Karampelias strongly criticizes the Cypriot Presidency for remaining silent on the Turkish invasion and avoiding the characterization of Turkey as an aggressor and occupier. The author expresses surprise at President Christodoulides' speech to the European Parliament, where he spoke of invasion, occupation, refugees, and the dead, but refrained from naming Turkey as responsible. Karampelias emphasizes that Cyprus has not been 'divided' like Germany after World War II, but has been occupied by Turkey since 1974. He further notes that the performance presented at the inauguration of the Cypriot Presidency made no mention of Turkey or the Turkish occupation army, but focused on depicting the consequences of the invasion, such as refugees and ruins. The author questions why the Cypriot government avoids speaking clearly about Turkey, while simultaneously seeking European support for the 'reunification' of the island. He believes that this silence undermines Cyprus' credibility and hinders the achievement of a just solution to the Cyprus problem. The article concludes with a strong condemnation of the Cypriot Presidency's policy, which it characterizes as a 'share' of the truth and an abdication of responsibility to name the real enemy.