Cyprus condemns Berlin attack as Germany investigates Islamist terror link

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus on Monday condemned what it called a “horrific attack” in Berlin and expressed solidarity with Germany following an incident authorities believe was an Islamist terrorist attack.

The foreign ministry said its thoughts were with the victims and their loved ones, while reaffirming Cyprus’ support for Germany.

Cyprus statement

In a post on X, the foreign ministry said Cyprus stood against “terrorism, hatred, extremism and violence”.

“We stand against terrorism, hatred, extremism and violence. As Cyprus, as Europeans,” the ministry said.

Berlin investigation

The statement followed the death of a 21-year-old German national, identified as Abdul Ballout, who was shot dead by police after a manhunt in Berlin.

German authorities said the suspect drove a van into a crowd near Tiergarten park on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 people. Several other people were later wounded in a stabbing attack.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said investigators believed the evidence pointed to an “Islamist terror attack”.