The 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, July 20, was celebrated as Peace and Freedom Day in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also made statements at the ceremonies held to mark this special day.
President Erdoğan’s Statements on Cyprus
President Erdoğan emphasized that they believe a federal solution is not possible in Cyprus and said, “You cannot step into the same water twice. You cannot get anywhere by ignoring the realities on the island. We believe that a federal solution is not possible in Cyprus Saying ‘Let’s continue the negotiations from where we left off in Switzerland years ago’ does not benefit anyone. Look, we are ready to negotiate, to achieve permanent peace and a solution in Cyprus. on the path to a solution hanging in the air.”
Greek Media Reaction
The 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation and President Erdoğan’s statements had a wide impact in the Greek media. Headlines such as “Oh no, the Turks are coming!”, “A great show of force in the Mediterranean”, “The Turks are reminding us that they can come suddenly one night” were used in Greek newspapers.
Provocative Headlines
- Proto Thema newspaper reported Erdoğan’s words with a scandalous headline, saying, “Erdogan continues to provoke from occupied territories.”
- The Kathimerini newspaper ran the headline “Erdogan called out from the occupied territories: A federal solution is not possible in Cyprus.”
- CNN Greece reported the news with a scandalous headline: “Erdogan in occupied territory.”
Comments from the Greek Media
| Newspaper | Comment |
|---|---|
| Iefimerida | He used the words, “Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invaded occupied Cyprus.” He reminded us of Turkey’s peace operation in Cyprus and commented on it in a provocative way. |
