"We will take all necessary measures to ensure that Maccabi Tel Aviv's games take place without incident," said Minister of Justice and Public Order Kostas Fytiris.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with staff from the Ministry, the Police, the Prison Service, and the Fire Department, and when asked what had changed in terms of operational readiness in order to give the green light to Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Minister said that “many factors are weighed when considering such requests. This time, it was decided to grant permission for these matches to take place.”
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“We will take all necessary measures to ensure the games are conducted properly and that there are no incidents. I think this is an opportunity for Cyprus to prove that it is indeed a hub of stability, regardless of who is competing,” he said.
He added that all possible scenarios have been taken into account and the police are ready to handle them. Regarding the Turkish teams that will be invited to play in Cyprus, he said, “Obviously, all entry regulations for the Republic of Cyprus will be followed. Beyond that, if they do not wish to come, that is their own business.”
