Lawyer criticizes MEP's vacation photo in occupied Cyprus

Lawyer Chris Triantafyllidis expressed outrage over a photograph of MEP Fidias Panayiotou, which depicted him relaxing with a hookah at a hotel in occupied Kyrenia.

In a fiery social media post, Triantafyllidis condemned the MEP, stating, "I saw your photo of you enjoying your little animal and your hookah in a hotel in our occupied Karynia. No one else is to blame; we are all responsible for being seduced by clowns like you. Due to your age, I will express myself as you deserve. Shame on you, you brat. A little respect wouldn’t hurt, but you weren't taught history! You don’t know what happened in 1974 in Cyprus! Yet, you found your way to the European Parliament with your fat monthly salary! Luckily, your five years in office are passing quickly, and here we are again. I close as I began: 'Shame on you.'"

The post drew a mixed reaction, with some users applauding Triantafyllidis for his comments, while others criticized him for not addressing similar incidents in the past. Additionally, many commenters requested to see the photo of Panayiotou in the hotel in occupied Kyrenia.