Turkish-Cypriots
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriots and Ankara Examine Scenarios for Closed City of Famagusta
The Turkish Cypriot side and Ankara are studying various scenarios for the future of Varosha and the closed city of Famagusta, a Kathimerini newspaper report says.
Turkish and Turkish Cypriot plans provide for the opening of Varosha under Turkish Cypriot leadership. Along...
Greece
Erdogan Sends Provocative Message on Anniversary of Turkish Invasion to Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday spoke about the "plights" and "suffering" of the Turkish Cypriot people on the 43rd anniversary of Turkey's invasion to Cyprus.
Erdogan sent a message of congratulations to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on...
Diplomacy
Turkey's Foreign Minister: Removal of Turkish Troops From Cyprus 'a Dream"
The removal of Turkish troops from northern Cyprus is "a Greek Cypriots' dream," said Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday.
Cavusoglu spoke on the sidelines of the second day of the U.N.-sponsored peace talks between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots...
Cyprus
Greek and Turkish Cypriots are Close Genetically, Study Says
Greek and Turkish Cypriots have a lot in common genetically, says a DNA study presented in scientific journal Plos One.
"Despite historical records on the origins of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, the genetic ancestry of the two communities has...
Cyprus
Cypriot President Slams Protesters Who Attacked Turkish Cypriots on Monday
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades condemned today “the conduct of senseless persons against Turkish Cypriots”.
In a written statement, the President says “I consider as an unacceptable condemnation the conduct of senseless persons against Turkish compatriots of...
Cyprus
US and Russia Hail Resumption of Cyprus Negotiations
The United States has hailed the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus problem, reaffirming its readiness to help the process.
A US State Department official, responding to a question, said the US welcomed the start of talks between the Greek-Cypriot...
Cyprus
Cypriot Parliament President: Akinci's Election a Positive Development
The President of the Cypriot House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou has welcomed earlier today the election of Mustafa Akinci as the new leader of the Turkish-Cypriot community. As he said, the election of the new leader of the Turkish-occupied Cypriot territories is...
Cyprus
German Chancellor Merkel: Cyprus Talks Must Be Conducted Away From Threats and Blackmail
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has highlighted that the Cyprus problem talks must resume away from any threats and blackmail, Cypriot government spokesperson Nicos Christodoulides said in a written statement issued on Tuesday, just four days ahead of President Nicos Anastasiades' visit to...
Cyprus
President Anastasiades: Efforts for a Cyprus Solution Continue With Determination and Sincerity
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has stressed the government’s will to continue its efforts for a permanent settlement on the Cyprus problem, caused by the 1974 Turkish military invasion on the island, with sincerity, determination and boldness. Moreover,...
Cyprus
Cypriot Foreign Minister: Talks to Resume Once Reasons of Suspension Cease to Exist
The Republic of Cyprus will only resume to the negotiation table with the Turkish-Cypriot side once the reasons it withdrew cease to exist, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides explained yesterday. As he said, Turkey will be the only one held...