Mattarella, armed forces balance our Republic - Last hour. President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, said this, speaking to the sailors of the Bergamini frigate in the port of Limassol in southern Cyprus.
"This is of extraordinary importance in the balance of our Republic and our democracy". (HANDLE) . "The armed forces guarantee the freedom of the. Republic and its citizens, thus guaranteeing their security and. defense: and this is ofextraordinary importance"