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The recent vandalism attack on the Albanian mosque earlier today in Limassol is a stark reminder of the rising tide of ultra-right-wing nationalism in Southern Cyprus. This attack, condemned by the administration of Cypriot endowments (Evkaf), is part of a disturbing trend of increased hostility towards Muslim places of worship and Turkish Cypriot individuals.
In a joint written statement, Güven Bengihan, the President of KTMS, The Cyprus Turkish Public Servants Union, and Burak Maviş, Secretary-General of KTÖS, The Cyprus Turkish Teachers' Union, have openly criticized President Ersin Tatar's refusal to discuss and negotiate Holguin's proposals.
The recent attack on a British national's home in Larnaca by around 70 Greek Cypriot youths using fireworks has sparked serious concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in Cyprus.
The recent event orchestrated by the Yeri folklore society, which involved smashing pots with messages denouncing the Turkish presence in Cyprus, is not just a cultural commemoration but an overt expression of ethnic animosity.