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Issues relating to the protection of Cyprus' cultural heritage were discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order between Minister Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou and the Director of the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus Dr Marina Solomidou Ieronymidou.
The meeting was also attended by the Director of the Ministry of Justice Dr. Louis Panagi, the Chief of Police Mr. Michael Gavriilides.
The Minister of Justice and Public Order praised the contribution of Ms Ieronymidou to the Department of Antiquities and highlighted the contribution of the Office for Combating Illegal Occupation and Trafficking in Antiquities of the Police Headquarters to the identification and repatriation of Cypriot antiquities stolen from the occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus and found either in state or private collections abroad. She stressed that the Ministry attaches particular importance to strengthening efforts to identify Cypriot antiquities.
The Director of the Department of Antiquities informed about the daily efforts made for the repatriation of Cypriot antiquities, thanked the Police for their help and cooperation and asked for further support of the sector with as many forces as possible.
She also stressed the importance of training judges on issues related to the protection of antiquities. He noted that the different legal systems of countries where Cypriot antiquities are located make the task of repatriation difficult. He added, however, that cooperation with public prosecutors from abroad and the use of diplomatic channels bring significant benefits.
During the meeting, ideas were also put forward for various projects that could be carried out in view of the Republic of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.
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