Four days after the flight of French fighter jets over the Lefka area in the occupied areas of Cyprus, the so-called “Ministry of Foreign Affairs” issued a new statement, speaking of a “violation of the airspace” of the pseudo-state, expressing readiness “to take all necessary measures in cooperation” with Turkey.

In his traditional Christmas message, which he read a short while ago from the Vatican, Pope Francis referred to the need for the reunification of Cyprus.

The Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, recognizing the critical importance of protecting religious freedoms and supporting minorities in the Middle East, has decided to appoint Thessalia Salina Siambos as the Special Representative of the Republic of Cyprus for Religious Freedoms and Protection of Minorities in the Middle East.