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Sea route linking Greece and Cyprus discussed at ministers’ meeting
A ferry route to link Greece with Cyprus and the development of cruise tourism were discussed at a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis and Deputy Shipping Minister of Cyprus Natassa Pilides on Saturday.
The heroic officer George Katsanis was finally laid to rest in his hometown 46 years after his death (photos)
The heroic George Katsanis was laid to rest in the land of his hometown of Sidirokastro in Macedonia, Greece.
The posthumous promoted to Lieutenant General George Katsanis, was -as a Major- the Commander of the 33rd Special Forces Squadron during the Turkish invasion to Cyprus on July 21, 1974.
He was killed by a sniper during the -now legendary- battle at St. Hilarion Castle.
The exact location of his body was unknown until very recently when they were found in the occupied northern part of the island near the area where he fell.
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, the Greek Chief of the Army General Staff, Lieutenant General Charalambos Lalousis, attended the funeral of the Greek fighter of Cyprus.
The funeral service, 46 years after his death, was held at the Evangelistria Church and burial at the Sidirokastro Military Cemetery.
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Italy, Cyprus say Turkey-Libya maritime deal “unacceptable”
A maritime border agreement between Turkey and Libya’s U.N.-backed government is “unacceptable,” violates international law and flouts the sovereign rights of other countries, the foreign ministers of Italy and Cyprus said Wednesday..