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The Perpetuation of Encroachment on Greek Cypriot Properties is Not a Minor Issue

Published January 27, 2026, 17:10
The Perpetuation of Encroachment on Greek Cypriot Properties is Not a Minor Issue

The article emphasizes that the encroachment on Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied territories is an ongoing crime, recognized by the European Court of Human Rights. Turkey bears international responsibility for the control it exercises in the area. It is pointed out that the lack of control by the Republic of Cyprus cannot be used as an excuse for not issuing arrest warrants for encroachers from EU member states, as this would create a dangerous impunity and undermine the European legal framework. The continued issuance of arrest warrants, even if rejected, is considered an exercise of sovereignty and essential to prevent the consolidation of the situation, which could also jeopardize a future solution to the Cyprus problem.