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Turkish Cypriots to Illegally Open Entire City of Varosha in Cyprus
The Turkish Cypriot leader announced on Thursday that the occupied city of Varosha which has remained a ghost town since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 will reopen after local "elections" in December.
The move by the Turkish Cypriots...
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot Singer Causes Stir with Video Shot in Occupied Varosha
A Turkish Cypriot pop star angered Cypriots with a video filmed in the occupied town of Varosha, which has become emblematic of the island’s division.
The singer, Nihayet (also known as Nini) released "Bulaman" to her YouTube channel on Tuesday...
Cyprus
Members of US Congress Urge UN to Stop Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Nineteen members of the US Congress have signed a letter addressed to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urging action against Turkey's and Turkish Cypriot attempts to reopen Varosha.
Varosha is the southern part of Famagusta that has been fenced off...
Cyprus
Jordan Joins Greece, Cyprus in Opposition to Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Greece, Cyprus and Jordan called for a "comprehensive and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem" after Turkey said it would reopen Varosha.
Cyprus
UN Security Council Slams Turkey on Varosha Plans in Cyprus
The Security Council of the UN issued a strong statement against Turkey on Friday in regards to the recent announcements about Varosha in Cyprus.
Cyprus
Cyprus Gains Momentum in US Politics; UN Calls on Turkey to Reverse Course
The Cyprus issue is gaining momentum in US politics after the latest provocation by Turkey to announce the reopening of part of Varosha
Cyprus
US Warns Turkey on “Provocative” and “Unacceptable” Cyprus Stance
The US sent a stern warning to Turkey on the anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus, saying it opposes a unilateral decision to open Varosha.
Cyprus
Greece, Cyprus Condemn Turkey’s Move to Open Part of Varosha
Greece and Cyprus condemned on Tuesday the announcement made by Turkey and its puppet regime in the north of Cyprus to open a part of Varosha
Cyprus
Cyprus Marks Anniversary of Invasion as Turkey Reopens Part of Varosha
Cyprus marked the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of 1974, while Erdogan announced the partial re-opening of the ghost town of Varosha.
Cyprus
Turkey’s Regime In Occupied Cyprus Removes Greek Signs Before Erdogan Visit
The occupying forces of Turkey in Cyprus removed recently Greek signs in the ghost town of Varosha in Famagusta, ahead of the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan there next week.
The provocative action took place in the beautiful...