Yesterday, American Vice President Joe Biden paid his respects to former U.S. Ambassador Rodger Davies, who lost his life forty years ago at the hands of Greek Cypriot snipers.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Cyprus this Wednesday. This marks the first time in 52 years that an American VP has traveled to this island. Biden's arrival statement in full, can be read below:

Greek-American actress Olympia Dukakis has recently expressed her support, regarding Cyprus' first Pride Parade.