Cyprus repatriates remains of 15 missing Greeks
President Nikos Christodoulides stated that burying the remains of Greeks missing since the 1960s and 1974 invasion, and repatriating others, is a matter of national pride for all Greeks.
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A foot washed out to sea
Scientists are working to determine the gender, approximate age, and possibly the ethnicity of the owner of a foot found on Lara Beach. However, unless the foot belongs to a missing person with available DNA, their identity will remain unknown. The discovery highlights the countless lives lost in the Mediterranean Sea, with the foot serving as a reminder of the tragedy. Despite efforts to uncover details about the foot, the news has already faded from headlines, overshadowed by other pressing matters.
Establishing fate of missing , ‘top priority’ for govt
Fact: There are still 758 Greek Cypriots missing out of 1,510, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Living as enclaved became an artist, ’s inspiration
Fact: Toula Liasi’s exhibition ‘Synchronising History’ in Larnaca features objects with 88 years of history that tell the story of her family and the enclaved people in Karpasia after the Turkish invasion in 1974.
63 vie for 6 MEP seats
A total of 63 candidates are challenging the six seats allocated to Cyprus in the next European Parliament elections, which will be held on June 9.
Christodoulides has , ‘yielded no substantial results’
President Nikos Christodoulides’ stance on the Cyprus problem has not yielded any substantial results. Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou criticized the President’s approach and emphasized the need for seriousness, consistency, collectivity, and a policy based on principles and concrete planning. Stefanou also highlighted the importance of verifying the fate of all missing persons and providing support for their relatives.
Toula Liasi: Synchronising History
The Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery will host the exhibition “Synchronising History” by Toula Liasi, featuring over 55 artworks including paintings, photographs, videos, and installations. Toula Liasi’s project focuses on the history and objects of her home in the occupied village of Ayia Triada, aiming to transform historical objects into artistic evidence of memory and identity. Toula Liasi, born in Ayia Triada, has presented her work in various exhibitions, with a focus on the recent history of Cyprus. Her previous projects have dealt with issues such as the enclaved Cypriots and missing persons. The exhibition will run from April 26 to July 31, 2024, at the Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery.
The European Parliament’s achievements through the eyes of the Cypriot MEPs
The European Parliament has been instrumental in enacting reforms to enhance the lives of people in Europe, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic by endorsing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and contributing to the NextGenerationEU financial plan. Key achievements also include advancements in Green and Digital Transitions, implementing measures for health, welfare, and daily experiences of EU citizens, and supporting young people through initiatives like the European Year of Skills.
691 missing Greek Cypriots no longer sought
691 Greek Cypriots who went missing during the Turkish invasion are not being sought by the Committee on Missing Persons or the Republic of Cyprus. This is due to pressure from the Turkish side to reduce the number of missing persons and the belief that these individuals were killed during hostilities. The issue of 565 fallen and 126 removed from the missing persons list was raised in a parliamentary committee session. Testimonies placing some of the 126 in certain locations have emerged, leading to their cases being reconsidered for investigation. Relatives of the missing are frustrated with the lack of effort to determine the fate of their loved ones.