Escalating Tensions as Paralimni Leaders Face Blacklisting
Paralimni’s mayor, Giorgos Nikolettos, and Deryneia’s deputy mayor, Nikos Lillis, have been blacklisted by northern authorities after their peaceful visit to Kato Deryneia with the Unenslaved Kato Deryneia group, sparking a diplomatic outcry. This surprising turn has led to community calls for government action and international support to uphold their right to reconnect with their historical lands in Cyprus.