The resignation of the deputy minister who used the term 'TRNC' in Greece has been requested.

17.03.2025 19:00

There is a crisis regarding the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Greece. The main opposition party, SYRIZA, has demanded the resignation of Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Tsafos for using the term 'TRNC' in a post he made in 2020.

The main opposition party in Greece, the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA), demanded the resignation of Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Çafos for using the term "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)" in a post he made in 2020.

"USING THIS TERM IS A GREAT MISTAKE"

SYRIZA's spokesperson Yorgos Karameros stated in a program he participated in on Greek state television ERT that Çafos used the term "TRNC" during his time as an economic analyst, expressing that this is unacceptable. Karameros said, "Using this term is a great mistake. It is not acceptable to write TRNC and not apologize." He emphasized that Çafos should resign immediately.

The resignation of the deputy minister who used the term 'TRNC' in Greece was requested — Deputy Minister of Energy of Greece, Nikos Çafos

ÇAFOS' DEFENSE: NO ONE CAN DOUBT MY COMMITMENT TO CYPRUS

Deputy Minister Çafos responded to the reactions on his social media account. Çafos stated, "The opposition is attacking me based on a post I made four years ago and later deleted. I will not allow anyone to doubt my patriotism, my homeland, and my commitment to Cyprus."

HE HAD ASSUMED OFFICE AFTER THE CABINET CHANGE

Çafos was appointed as Deputy Minister of Energy following the cabinet change that took place in Greece on March 14.

The resignation of the deputy minister who used the term 'TRNC' in Greece has been requested.

There is a crisis regarding the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Greece. The main opposition party, SYRIZA, has demanded the resignation of Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Tsafos for using the term 'TRNC' in a post he made in 2020.

"USING THIS TERM IS A GREAT MISTAKE"

ÇAFOS' DEFENSE: NO ONE CAN DOUBT MY COMMITMENT TO CYPRUS

HE HAD ASSUMED OFFICE AFTER THE CABINET CHANGE

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