Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders join forces in face of common coronavirus threat

Mustafa Akinci received a positive response to his request for help by Nikos Anastasiadis. Meanwhile, Anastasiadis’ popularity appears to have increased during the pandemic.

Nikos Anastasiadis (L) - Mustafa Akinci Source: SBS Greek

Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiadis has agreed to send medicine and protective equipment supplies to occupied Northern Cyprus as early as next week, following a request by Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci.

A recent survey conducted over the phone has found that the overwhelming majority – 84% of respondents - believes that the Anastasiadis government had an appropriate response in the way it has handled the coronavirus crisis so far.

Around 10% of the participants deemed the response was “over the top”.

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