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Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

EU foreign ministers had urged Turkey to take steps to improve the situation in Cyprus to improve relations. Erdoğan, however, urged the EU to "accept the reality on the ground," referring to the divided state of the island.

UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

The Security Council called on the parties in Cyprus to return to formal negotiations and reiterated its proposal for a solution as "a comprehensive and just settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation."

'The mafia has moved from Turkey to Northern Cyprus'

HALİL FALYALI ASSASSINATION

'The mafia has moved from Turkey to Northern Cyprus'

A Cypriot journalist who spoke with the president of Northern Cyprus has said that he is more concerned about criticisms against him in Turkey than in Cyprus.

14 February 2022

Chief editor of slain casino boss's newspaper threatens journalist

HALİL FALYALI ASSASSINATION

Chief editor of slain casino boss's newspaper threatens journalist

A casino boss at the center of drug smuggling and blackmailing allegations, Halil Falyalı was shot dead on Tuesday in Northern Cyprus.

11 February 2022

Ruling AKP, MHP and BBP file a criminal complaint against journalist Ayşenur Arslan

Ruling AKP, MHP and BBP file a criminal complaint against journalist Ayşenur Arslan

The ruling AKP, its ally MHP and BBP have requested that Halk TV presenter Ayşenur Arslan be penalized on charge of “degrading the nation, the State of the Republic of Turkey and the institutions and bodies of the state”.

11 February 2022

Turkey's media watchdog probes Halk TV over Arslan's remarks over Falyalı's killing

Turkey's media watchdog probes Halk TV over Arslan's remarks over Falyalı's killing

Ayşenur Arslan, a program presenter at Halk TV, has been targeted on social media over her remarks about the killing of ‘betting and casino tycoon’ Halil Falyalı in Cyprus. RTÜK has launched an inquiry against the broadcaster.

10 February 2022

Turkey criticizes UNSC over its extension of peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Turkey criticizes UNSC over its extension of peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the United Nations Security Council of “trying to impose a settlement model that has been tried and exhausted for more than fifty years, proven ineffective and does not reflect the consent of one side.”

28 January 2022

Ruling party leads in snap elections in Northern Cyprus

Ruling party leads in snap elections in Northern Cyprus

In the Parliamentary elections held in Northern Cyprus a year ahead of the scheduled date, the National Unity Party has received 39.82 of votes while the Republican Turkish Party has received 31.46 percent.

24 January 2022

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Cyprus

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Cyprus

Several social media users say that the earthquake was felt in Cyprus as well as in Turkey’s provinces of Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Adana, Isparta, Burdur and Konya.

11 January 2022

Leaders discuss solution to Cyprus in tripartite luncheon meeting

Leaders discuss solution to Cyprus in tripartite luncheon meeting

The leaders of Northern and Southern Cyprus met for lunch, which was also attended by UN Secretary General Guterres. Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides said in an interview: “The only viable solution for Cyprus is a federation.”

28 September 2021

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Supported by Turkey, Northern Cyprus reopened parts of the "ghost town" that has been closed to settlement since the 1974 war.

Northern Cyprus officials may lose Cyprus passports after 'Varosha' move

NIKOS ANASTASIADES

Northern Cyprus officials may lose Cyprus passports after 'Varosha' move

Cyprus President Anastasiades says they are considering revoking the passports of a large number of Northern Cyprus government officials, including its president.

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “the only demand of Turkish Cypriots is the recognition of their sovereign state status,” reiterating his support for a two-state solution in the island.

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

The president has attended ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

The president is on a two-day visit to Northern Cyprus to mark the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Child loses his life in occupational homicide

Child loses his life in occupational homicide

Mahmut Gül (15) lost his life after the motor of a vehicle that he was working on fell on him. Another 14-year-old child was run over by a tractor and lost her life in Bingöl.

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

Threat letter that journalist Kutlu Adalı received before his killing has surfaced

Threat letter that journalist Kutlu Adalı received before his killing has surfaced

Adalı's assassination in 1996 is under scrutiny again following mob boss Sedat Peker's allegations in his YouTube videos on state-mafia relations.

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

In his YouTube videos targeting current and former government officials, Peker explained how he and his brother had been involved in a failed attempt to assassinate the journalist from Cyprus.

Former intelligence officer Korkut Eken denies involvement in murder of journalist Kutlu Adalı

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Former intelligence officer Korkut Eken denies involvement in murder of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Crime boss Sedat Peker and his brother claim they had cooperated with Eken in a failed attempt to assassinate Adalı in Cyprus.

Police officer investigating Kutlu Adalı murder is now Director General of Police

Police officer investigating Kutlu Adalı murder is now Director General of Police

Cyprus Press Union Chair Ali Kişmir has spoken to bianet about the unsolved murder of journalist Kutlu Adalı in 1996. He has said that they expect the current Director General of Police to reopen the investigation amid recent statements about the murder.

27 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Retired general partly confirms Peker brothers' claims about killing of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Retired general partly confirms Peker brothers' claims about killing of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Crime boss Sedat Peker's brother filed a petition with prosecutors yesterday, confessing that he had traveled to Cypriot with a former senior intelligence officer to assassinate a journalist.

Peker’s brother says he and a former intelligence officer went to Cyprus to kill Adalı

Peker’s brother says he and a former intelligence officer went to Cyprus to kill Adalı

Facing an investigation over the murder of Cypriot journalist Kutlu Adalı, Atilla Peker, in his petition to the prosecutor’s office, has confessed that he and former intelligence officer Korkut Eken went to Cyprus to kill Adalı.

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

"We have been able to agree that I will convene in the near future another meeting of the 5+1, again with the objective to move in the direction of reaching the common ground to allow for formal negotiations to start," says UN Secretary General Guterres.

5+1 Cyprus talks to resume after four years

5+1 Cyprus talks to resume after four years

UN chief to attend meeting to find common ground on permanent solution to Cyprus issue.

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether a common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a lasting solution, according to the UN secretary-general's spokesperson.

25 February 2021

‘We raise our demand: Don't dig fossil fuels'

DON’T DIG CAMPAIGN

‘We raise our demand: Don't dig fossil fuels'

As part of the “Don’t Dig Campaign”, 68 ecology organizations from Turkey, Greece and Cyprus held a press conference against ecological destruction and war threat and made a call to end the fossil fuel explorations in their region.

27 January 2021

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

Turkey’s ‘test’ with foreign affairs in 2021

2020 has been a turbulent year for Turkey in terms of foreign affairs. The problems of the past year will persist in 2021 as well. Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean and Libya as well as the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş will also be on the agenda.

31 December 2020

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Germany's chancellor has said, "Things haven't developed the way we would have wished," as Turkey continues exploration activities in the disputed waters.

20 November 2020

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Should not those who recall the lessons of history only when Erdoğan has knocked on the gates of their sphere of influence with a so-called "United Army of Turan", now weigh their part in the impending catastrophe in the scale of history?

23 October 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

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