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EU ready to support negotiations in Turkish Cyprus
The EU’s foreign policy chief expressed regret on Nov. 15 over the opening of the coastline of Varosha in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and statements that contradict U.N. principals for resolving the Cyprus problem.
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EU official congratulates newly elected TRNC president
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell spoke by phone on Nov. 10.
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Status of Varosha 'remains unchanged': Turkish Foreign Ministry
Turkey's Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 10 the international community should consider realities on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) after the U.N. Security Council's comments on the partial reopening of Varosha for public use.
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Coalition party withdraws Turkish Cypriot government over decision for opening of Varosha
Turkish Cyprus’ coalition partner People’s Party (HP) withdrew from the government on Oct. 6 over a decision to open Varosha’s beaches to public ahead of presidential elections.
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Un passaporto dell’Unione europea vale oro
Cipro ha venduto passaporti per sette miliardi di dollari dal 2013, pari a un quarto del pil annuale dell’isola. Il governo ungherese li concede per avere più elettori filogovernativi. Un libretto bordeaux può fare la differenza. Leggi
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Turkey slams deal between US, Greek Cypriots
A memorandum of understanding signed this week between the U.S. and the Greek Cypriot administration will harm efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue instead of contributing to peace and stability, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said early on Sept. 14.
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Turkey slams French-Greek Cyprus defense deal
A defense agreement signed between France and Greek Cyprus is against the 1960 treaties that provide equilibrium between Turkish and Greek Cypriots on the island and poses a risk for the already fragile stability and security, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a written statement over the weekend.
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Reopening process of Varosha ‘on right track,' says Turkish Cypriot FM
Policies aimed at the reopening of the abandoned town of Varosha (Maraş) in Turkish Cyprus are on the right track, Kudret Özersay, the country’s foreign minister, has said in a written statement.
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Turkey slams UN decision on Cyprus peacekeeping force
The Turkish Foreign Ministry late on July 28 slammed a decision by the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) that extended the mandate of a peacekeeping force on Cyprus Island.
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Greek Cyprus preventing foreigners from crossing into North Cyprus: Official
Greek Cypriots are not allowing foreign nationals to cross into North Cyprus by imposing new restrictions at border gates, according to a senior Turkish Cypriot official.
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Ankara slams EU proposal on Cyprus
The proposals of the EU on the Cyprus issue, "which have never referred to the equal rights of the Turkish Cypriots on the island's natural resources, are "far from serious", said Turkish Foreign Ministry's spokesman on June 17.
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The UN has too much on its plate
MANKEUR NDIAYE, a former foreign minister of Senegal who heads the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR), is a tall man with a tall task. The peace agreement between the CAR and 14 armed groups signed in February 2019 is the eighth since 2013, when French intervention ...
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Greece? Cyprus? Iceland? Israelis face few options for overseas travel this summer
Israelis hoping to plan an August getaway will find numerous coronavirus-related obstacles standing in their way – oh, and good look getting travel insurance
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Netanyahu sets August 1 target for renewing foreign tourism, 'Greece and Cyprus first'
In Jerusalem meeting with Greek prime minister, Israeli leader says aiming to 'reopen tourism' with regular flights after coronavirus halt
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Turkey criticizes UK for not consulting Ankara on regulation of British bases in Greek Cyprus
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hami Aksoy on June 12 criticized the U.K. for not consulting the Turkish Cypriot administration and Ankara regarding a regulation of the use of properties on British bases by their owners, which the official said means a “change of the status” in the region of the bases.
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Turkey in favor of talks to defuse tensions: Defense minister
Turkey wants to solve all problems in the Aegean Sea, Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus in accordance with international law, said the country's defense minister.
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Turkish Cyprus reports no new COVID-19 cases for 41 days
No new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) over the last 41 days, the country’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs said on May 28.
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Turkey giving $325 mln to help virus-hit Turkish Cyprus economy
Ankara is providing over 2.2 billion Turkish liras (about $325 million) to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to help it bear the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Turkey's vice president said on May 26.
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Turkey refused Greek Cyprus-bound aircraft to fly across its airspace: FM spokesperson
Turkey refused a Greek Cyprus-bound aircraft that took off from China to fly across ts airspace due to “standard restrictions,” said the Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hami Aksoy on May 1
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Turkey slams joint statement by five nations on east Med Sea, Libya
Turkey has slammed a joint statement made by the foreign ministers of France, Egypt, Greek Cyprus, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates concerning its stance on Libya and the eastern Mediterranean Sea and accused them of seeking “regional chaos and instability.”
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Turkish Cyprus to share experience with WHO on battling virus
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) may be the first country in the world that does not have any new coronavirus case since April 20, the country’s Foreign Ministry said on May 9.