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EU Parliament Declares Turkey's 1974 Cyprus Invasion a Crime

7/10/2026

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EU slams Turkey

European Parliament adopted a resolution calling Turkey’s 1974 Cyprus operation a crime and labeling it an occupying power.
Rapporteur Eleonora Meleti drafted the resolution, which relies solely on Greek Cypriot administration claims.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the resolution null and void and the allegations baseless.
AK Party spokesperson Çelik and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus called the resolution vile slander and condemned the EU’s approach as biased.

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Turkey Defends Intervention

Turkey's foreign ministry said the 1974 intervention took place on July 20, 1974, after July 15 coup and under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, describing it as protective action that stopped killings of Turkish Cypriots.
The Turkish Cypriot foreign ministry said female lawmakers sent letters to the Parliament committee before the vote to contest claims.
Turkey accused EU institutions of being swayed by “certain groups” and warned the resolution has no legal effect.

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EU slams Turkey

European Parliament adopted a resolution calling Turkey’s 1974 Cyprus operation a crime and labeling it an occupying power.
Rapporteur Eleonora Meleti drafted the resolution, which relies solely on Greek Cypriot administration claims.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the resolution null and void and the allegations baseless.
AK Party spokesperson Çelik and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus called the resolution vile slander and condemned the EU’s approach as biased.

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