European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is flying for an official visit to Cyprus, where years ago she spent time as a college student, but this short trip is packed with hot button issues for Europe’s youngest-ever speaker
She was allegedly raped by up to 12 Israeli teenagers in 2019 in Ayia Napa. After Cyprus refused to investigate, she is taking them to the European Court of Human Rights.
A new chapter in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem was launched this week during a visit to Israel by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who reportedly sought an explanation regarding a large-scale military drill said to take place in Cyprus over the weekend