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Turkish Media Outraged by Cyprus National Guard's 'Liberation' Wishes

Published December 31, 2025, 09:13
Turkish Media Outraged by Cyprus National Guard's 'Liberation' Wishes

New Year's greetings from members of the Cyprus National Guard wishing for the “liberation of Cyprus” have sparked outrage in Turkish media. Turkish outlets presented the wishes as provocative rhetoric, claiming they target the sovereignty rights of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and imply a military overthrow of the status quo. Specifically, a message expressing the desire for warships to arrive in the ports of Kyrenia and Famagusta was criticized. Despite the intensity of the reactions, it is noted that the wishes for the liberation of Cyprus do not constitute an escalation, but rather a reminder of the unresolved political issue.