President, foreign minister express sorrow over Spanish train collision

Cyprus’ president and foreign minister on Monday expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Spain after a deadly collision between two high speed trains in the southern province of Cordoba killed at least 39 people and injured more than 150.

President Nikos Christodoulides said he was “deeply saddened by the tragedy near Adamuz”, extending heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and to the people and government of Spain.

He said Cyprus stood “in full solidarity during this time of grief”.