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State Dept: The U.S. Does Not Recognize the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus"

"The United States does not recognize the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC), nor does any country other than Turkey," says an April 6 U.S. Department of State report entitled "U.S. Relations With Cyprus". The report also says that there...

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,...

Turkish Occupation Continues to Erase Ancient Heritage of Cyprus

Since the military invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish army during the summer of 1974, countless reports have been published about the atrocities the Turkish forces committed on the beautiful Mediterranean island. But less known is the continuous effort by...

Greek PM Says Greece “Sincere” in Seeking Political Solution for Cyprus

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in statements after a meeting the Cypriot President that "The end of the Turkish occupation and the finding of a viable solution are a top priority of Greek foreign policy and a national issue." The...

Turkey's Erdogan in Occupied Cyprus, Sets Up Provocative 'Fiesta' in Varosha

In yet another gesture of complete disregard for international law, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited on Sunday the occupied territories of Cyprus and the no man's land area of Varosha in Famagusta. Keeping the promise he gave in October...

Turkish Cypriots Rally Against Erdogan's Plan for a Picnic at Varosha

Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets in occupied Nicosia on Tuesday to protest Turkey's "interference" days before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to visit the resort of Varosha, which was illegally opened last month. Erdogan has promised...

Does Hardliner's Victory Signify End of Peace Talks in Cyprus?

The victory of Ersin Tatar in the presidential election for the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus on Sunday has analysts predicting further strain with the Cypriot government and a likely end to reunification talks. Tatar, a hardliner, is Recep Tayyip...

Cyprus Faces New Turkish Threat 46 Years After Invasion and Partition

Cypriots woke up on Monday to the sound of sirens to mark 46 years since Turkish troops invaded and occupied Cyprus’ north. The sad anniversary coincides with renewed claims by Ankara on the island's sovereignty. Turkish oil drilling ships are...

Turkey Mulls Reopening Ghost town of Varosha in Occupied Northern Cyprus

Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay visited the occupied part of Cyprus on Saturday, from where he announced that Ankara is looking to re-open the ghost town of Varosha in Famagusta, 46 years after the Turkish invasion of the island. Oktay...

Greece Calls for Implementation of International Law as Occupied Northern Cyprus Celebrates "Independence" Day

Greece called for the restoration of international order and an end to the Turkish occupation in the northern part of Cyprus on Friday, on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of “independence,” as declared by the occupying regime. “Today’s sad...

Analysts See Turkey Repeating Cyprus Invasion in Syrian Offensive

Turkey's new offensive in northern Syria is reminiscent in many ways of the invasion of Cyprus in 1974, showing Ankara's expansionist tendencies once again, according to Greek and Cypriot analysts. Turkey launched its "Operation Peace Spring" on October 9 in...

What Might Turkish Offensive in Syria Mean for Greece?

The agreement between the United States and Turkey allowing the Turkish Army to advance in northern Syria and create a safety zone to supposedly host approximately two million refugees has Athens worried. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan claims his army would...

Cyprus Launches Protest on Turkish Provocations at the UN

Cyprus has protested what they term “the continuing violations of the national airspace and the territorial waters of Cyprus by Turkey" at the New York headquarters of the United Nations. The protest is included in a letter to UN Secretary-General...

Turkish President Speaks of Stability While Drillships Violate Cypriot Waters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that stability in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean will only be achieved if the interests of Turkey and the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus are safeguarded. Speaking at the 11th Ambassadors' Conference...

Turkish Cypriot : Greek Cypriots Will Have No Say in Varosha

Greek Cypriots will be kept out of the Varosha process, the self-named Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kudret Ozersay said on Sunday, according to the Daily Sabah. Ozersay further stated that, after 45 years...