Turkey’s EU hopes are quietly unraveling
YASAR YAKIS December 26, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/8eqzn The EU General Affairs Council held its regular meeting this month and issued a statement summarizing the debates. The space allocated to […]
‘EU lost neutrality when Greek Cypriot accepted into bloc’
BY DAILY SABAH ANKARA DEC 24, 2021 – 11:21 AM GMT+3President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (R) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar met in Ankara, Turkey, Dec.23, 2021 […]
‘Turkey to respond to actions harming rights of Turkish Cypriots’
BY DAILY SABAH ANKARA DEC 15, 2021 – Vice President Fuat Oktay is seen at the parliament’s general assembly, Ankara, Turkey, Dec.14, 2021 (AA Photo) RECOMMENDED Egypt says it backs federal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Future talks on Cyprus should begin with 2 states: Erdoğan
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA DIPLOMACY MAY 22, 20 Any future talks on decadeslong Cyprus question should involve two states rather than communities, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Saturday during an inauguration ceremony […]
Greek side pushes for federal solution to Cyprus issue
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS FEB 09, 2021 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades talk during a press conference after their meeting at […]
Turkish Cyprus’ Tatar calls on Anastasiades to quit ‘unrealistic dreams,’ support 2-state solution
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL DIPLOMACY JAN 03, 2021 Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar attends the commemoration ceremony of Turkish martyrs at the Museum of Barbarism, which showcases the […]