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European Parliament Approves Memorial for Cyprus Invasion Victims

10/24/2025

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On October 24, 2025, the European Parliament approved a motion to create a memorial for the victims and missing persons of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus.
The amendment passed with 71% support.
Michalis Hadjipantela, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), proposed the motion.
Hadjipantela said the memorial would symbolize remembrance and historical truth for all Europeans and urged the Parliament to allocate resources for the project.

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On October 24, 2025, the European Parliament approved a motion to create a memorial for the victims and missing persons of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus.
The amendment passed with 71% support.
Michalis Hadjipantela, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), proposed the motion.
Hadjipantela said the memorial would symbolize remembrance and historical truth for all Europeans and urged the Parliament to allocate resources for the project.