Greek Cypriot arrested for trespassing released on bail

14/03/2011

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- One of two Greek Cypriots arrested on Saturday (March 12th) for trespassing on a military area in the northern part of the island was released on bail Sunday, pending trial. Loizos Afxentiou is expected to face a military court Monday. The second Greek Cypriot, former parliament member Yiannakis Matsis, is in hospital in Famagusta with health issues, and will face a military court once he recovers, local media reported. Two Polish members of the European Parliament were also detained on Saturday, but were later released. (CNA, Anadolu news agency, Hurriyet - 13/03/11)

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