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Vandalism Targets 'Olive Trees of Peace' in Academy Park - Political Motives Suspected

Published December 29, 2025, 17:20
Vandalism Targets 'Olive Trees of Peace' in Academy Park - Political Motives Suspected

Vandalism occurred in the Garden of Peace at the National Forest Park of the Pedagogical Academy in Nicosia, with unknown individuals cutting down most of the 21 olive trees that had been planted, particularly the foreign varieties. The Open Initiative of the Academy Park had warned of possible vandalism against the olive trees from Turkey and Israel, due to reactions on social media. The Forestry Department has reported the incident to the Police and is considering replacing the damaged trees. Similar acts of vandalism have occurred in the park in the past.