^{Greece's foreign ministry on Saturday issued a statement on the occasion of the bleak 26th anniversary of the declaration a pseudo-state in the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, sternly warning that the Cyprus problem is "still an issue of invasion an occupation of an independent country, which is member of United Nations and European Union."}

^{Athens also stressed that "this preposterous condition must be ended".}

^{"Nov. 15, 1983 remains a black page for those who respect international laws; Greece supports the President of the Republic of Cyprus (Demetris) Christofias' efforts to bring about an agreed solution. A solution for Cyprus, without guardians, that will lead to the end of the Turkish occupation on the island and reunification of the island, allowing Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to live together in a secure, free and a prosperous environment, as guaranteed by Cyprus' participation (as a member) in the European Union."}

   Caption: ANA-MPA/EPA file photo of Greek-Cypriot students holding up a banner "Shame on the pseudo state" during a demonstration in Nicosia/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU