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Record Number of Greek Cypriots Seen in Occupied Northern Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot media has reported a Greek Cypriot influx in the occupied northern parts of Cyprus. There has been a record number of arrivals of Greek Cypriots through the checkpoints. The numbers overshadow the significance of Ercan (Tymbou) airport.
According...
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Christodoulides Urges Erdogan to Collaborate for Peace in Cyprus
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, in his UN General Assembly address, called on Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for collaboration. He underlined a need to promote peace in Cyprus and Turkey, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and adherence to international...
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Spain and Poland Withdraw From Military Drills with Occupied Cyprus
Spain and Poland have withdrawn from military drills that would have included units from the occupied side of Cyprus, the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The "Anatolian Phoenix" exercise is held by Turkey twice a year. One...
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Turkey Vows to Block Gas Exploration Off Coast of Cyprus
The Ankara-backed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has issued a statement saying that it will oppose gas exploration off the coast of the island by the Republic of Cyprus.
According to the TRNC, which is recognized only by Turkey,...
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriots Mark 35th Anniversary of Independence
Turkish military jets flew over the the Cypriot capital of Nicosia shortly after midday on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in the north.
The flyover by the...
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Eroglu Ired EU Orders Greek For TRNC
Turkish Cypriot President Dervis Eroglu has sent a letter of protest to the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barosso saying Turkey is upset that the European Union has directed its officials to use the Greek version for...
Cyprus
Self-Called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" to be Renamed
The Cabinet of Ministers of the self-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has decided to rename the illegal state to Turkish Republic of Cyprus, according to a report by the Turkish-Cypriot daily Havadis. The decision was issued on May 23,...
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Turkish EU Minister Calls Greek-Cyprus Membership in EU a Mistake
Turkey's EU Affairs Minister and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bağış said during his interview on Bayrak TV of the TRNC on Sunday, November 6, that the EU will be like a “limp duck” as long as the Cyprus Problem remains...
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Former Cyprus FinMin Sarris Released on Bail
Former Finance Minister of the Republic of Cyprus Michalis Sarris was released on bail yesterday, after paying ca. €47,000 to the court of the Turkish-occupied part of the island.
Sarris is facing four charges: conspiracy to commit a felony, committing...
Cyprus
EU Lawmaker Asks the Repeal of Anti-Gay Law in Northern Cyprus
EU legislator Marina Yannakoudakis asked the repeal of an anti-gay law in the Turkish occupied North Cyprus while meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu.
Mrs. Yannakoudakis, a Conservative Party member of the European Parliament for London raised the issue...