Pope Francis arrives in Cyprus for landmark trip
AFP , Thursday 2 Dec 2021 Pope Francis arrived on the divided island of Cyprus on Thursday as part of a landmark trip to push two of his priorities: the plight […]
Turkey slams Greek Cyprus for issuing exploration license in East Med
BY DAILY SABAH ANKARA DEC 02, 2021 – 11:03 PM GMT+3The Turkish seismic research vessel Oruç Reis is escorted by Turkish naval warships in the Mediterranean Sea off Antalya, Turkey, Aug. […]
Federalism not an option for Cyprus, 2 states only solution: Envoy
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL NOV 25, 2021 – 11:06 AM GMT+3The flags of Turkey and the TRNC flutter by the minaret of the Hagia Sofia with the flags of Greece and […]
Turkish Cyprus criticizes arms program of Greek Cypriot administration
BY DAILY SABAH ANKARA DIPLOMACY NOV 12, 2021 4:26 PM GMT+3The French multi-mission frigate Auvergne with an NH90 Caiman military helicopter onboard is anchored at the port of the Cypriot coastal city of […]
Limbo in a blue tent: African asylum-seekers stuck on Cyprus
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, Associated Press 10/22/2021 NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It seems a strange place to pitch a tent. © Provided by Associated Press Daniel Ejube, left, and Enjei Grace, from Cameroon, […]
How can Israel be a good neighbor?
BY HAKKI ÖCAL COLUMNS OCT 25, 2021 12:05 AM GMT+3Commercial and residential high-rise properties along the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 2, 2021. (Photo by Getty Images) It is no wonder […]
The luckiest generation? Or simply blessed by Allah …
I just came across the News that my old Employer Jolly Beach Resort Antigua closed down and did not even pay its staff. A covid-19 casualty. This prompted me to […]
Turkish Cypriots cannot have equal rights: Greek Cypriot archbishop
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS SEP 27, 2021 9:36 AM GMT+3Bishops before the meeting with the Archbishop of Greek Cyprus Chrysostomos II as the Greek Cypriot Catholic church’s headquarters in the Nicosia […]
TRNC’s Tatar going to US to explain two-state solution in Cyprus
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL DIPLOMACY SEP 10, 2021 TRNC President Ersin Tatar participates in activities to commemorate The Great Offensive against Greek forces in Anatolia in 1922, Izmir, Turkey, Sept. 10, 2021. (AA […]
Turkish Cyprus might hold talks with Greek side, UN in September
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ANKARA DIPLOMACY AUG 25, 2021 1:33 PM GMT+3Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar speaks to Anadolu Agency (AA), Aug. 25, 2021 (AA Photo) The Turkish […]
Greek Cyprus to revoke passports of Turkish Cypriot officials
BY DAILY SABAH WITH REUTERS ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS AUG 23, 2021 4:02 PM GMT+3Mock passports for sale stand are seen during an anti-corruption protest in Nicosia, Greek Cyprus, Oct. 14, 2020. (Getty Images) […]
Actors in Cyprus issue should be part of solution: Turkey
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA DIPLOMACY AUG 05, 2021 In this file photo taken on July 20, 2021, Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar (C-R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (C-L) wave as […]
Ongoing stalemate in Cyprus only hurts the Turkish side
BY TALHA KÖSE COLUMNS JUL 28, 2021 Illustration by Erhan Yalvaç on the Cyprus peace talks shows the flags of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) (L) and Greek Cypriots. Turkish […]
What Turkey and EU’s conflicting visions mean for Cyprus’ future
1 / 3Erdogan’s appearance at a military parade on July 20 in the northern part of the capital, Nicosia, might have passed off without incident had he not reiterated his contentious […]
Once ghost town, Turkish Cyprus’ Varosha hosts 200,000 tourists
BY ANADOLU AGENCY MERSİN, TURKEY TOURISM JUL 14, 2021 10:43 AM GMT+3Tourists take selfies at the seaside in the fenced-off area of Varosha in Famagusta town in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) of the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus, June 19, 2021 (AFP Photo) Nearly 200,000 guests have already visited the […]
Accept reality, Ms. Von der Leyen, then you may change it
BY HAKKI ÖCAL COLUMNS JUL 10, 2021 12:05 AM GMT+3The border between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek Cypriot administration, is seen in Nicosia, Greek Cyprus. (Getty Images) […]
EU to ‘never, ever’ accept two-state Cyprus deal: Von der Leyen
BY REUTERS NICOSIA EU AFFAIRS JUL 08, 2021 Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a ceremony in Nicosia, southern Cyprus July 8, 2021. (REUTERS Photo) […]
UN US diplomat recommended recognizing the Turkish-Cypriot northern third of the island
UN US diplomat recommended recognizing the Turkish-Cypriot northern third of the island Posted on 29 June 2021 NICOSIA — The legitimate government of Cyprus – a member of the European Union […]
We disregard perception of Turkish Cypriots as minority: FM Çavuşoğlu
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS JUL 01, 2021 3:49 PM GMT+3Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu (L) and TRNC President Ersin Tatar meet in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), TRNC, July 1, 2021. (AA Photo) Turkey […]
UN chief might use term ‘self-governing regions’ in Cyprus report
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS JUN 28, 2021 2:41 PM GMT+3U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a news conference at the end of a 5 1 Meeting on Cyprus, April 29, 2021. (AFP […]