Turkey rebukes European Parliament for 'slander' against Turkish military over Cyprus

Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the European Parliament for what it calls 'slander' against the Turkish Armed Forces, accusing EU institutions of becoming tools of Greek Cypriot propaganda. The statement reflects escalating rhetoric over the Cyprus issue, with Turkey rejecting external criticism and reaffirming its stance. The development signals continued friction between Ankara and Brussels, potentially complicating EU-Turkey relations.