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‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that fifth and ninth-grade students will start going back to school for face-to-face classes as of November 2, while others will continue with online lessons as part of pandemic measures.

21 October 2020

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Tatar, who supports a two-state solution in Cyprus, edged his rival Akıncı, who has strived for a united federal state.

19 October 2020 Pınar Tarcan

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

After Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for its Oruç Reis seismic research vessel yesterday, EU’s Josep Borell has urged Turkey to “not engage in negative behaviour” while Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has cancelled his scheduled visit to Turkey.

13 October 2020

Reopening of 'the ghost town': Why was Cyprus' Varosha closed to settlement?

Reopening of 'the ghost town': Why was Cyprus' Varosha closed to settlement?

The town actually belonged to the Ottoman Empire's Lala Mustafa Pasha, who bought and handed over it to a foundation named after him, according to the Northern Cyprus administration.

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Both President Akıncı and PM Tatar's coalition partners say that the move was aimed at affecting the results of the presidential election on Sunday.

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

Greece aims to prevent 'another Turkish invasion' in Cyprus, says President

Greece aims to prevent 'another Turkish invasion' in Cyprus, says President

Greece's President Sakellaropoulou has paid a two-day visit to Cyprus amid the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

22 September 2020

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

EASTERN MEDITTERANEAN

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

In a resolution adopted by 601 votes in favour, 57 against, the European Parliament has condemned Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed support for Cyprus and Greece. Turkey has slammed the resolution in a written statement.

18 September 2020

Women from Turkey, Greece, Cyprus call for peaceful solution of Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Women from Turkey, Greece, Cyprus call for peaceful solution of Eastern Mediterranean crisis

"We find ironic the fight over fossil fuels, which are proved to be the main reason for climate change, which threatens the entire planet," the WINPEACE has stated.

2 September 2020

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

In a written statement, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the US to reconsider its decision, saying, “Otherwise, Turkey, as a guarantor country, will take the necessary decisive counter steps to guarantee the security of the Turkish Cypriot people.”

2 September 2020

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Germany's Heiko Maas visited Ankara as part of Berlin's efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece.

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

While Germany's foreign minister is visiting Athens and Ankara, the three countries have declared military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP

Merkel, Macron urge Turkey, Greece to resume direct talks

France and Germany have said that they will support diplomatic talks, Turkey's Foreign Ministry has called on the EU to urge Greece and Southern Cyprus for restraint, Greece demands consistency from the EU.

Foreign Minister: We will continue to defend our rights in the Eastern Mediterranean

Foreign Minister: We will continue to defend our rights in the Eastern Mediterranean

Çavuşoğlu met with Pompeo in the Dominican Republic.

Turkey issues new alert for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey issues new alert for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean

Two days after the EU foreign ministers meeting, Ankara has announced that it will start a new drilling operation tomorrow.

Enforced Disappearances: Different Methods, Same Silence

ATÖLYE BİA / APPLIED NEWS WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 2020

Enforced Disappearances: Different Methods, Same Silence

A UN commission keeps searching for the enforced disappeared in Cyprus. However, the questions of families from the Rum and Turkish sides are still unanswered: “Who are the perpetrators?” Kerem Çiftçioğlu from Memory Center talks about the developments.

27 February 2020 Tuğçe Özbiçer

Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

In response to criticism by senior government officials, Mustafa Akıncı has said that he "stands by his words," favoring a federal solution to the Cyprus issue.

10 February 2020

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has indicated that they are preparing a list of names to be sanctioned over Turkey’s exploration and drilling for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean.

21 January 2020

Southern Cyprus Appeals to International Court of Justice for Mediterranean

Southern Cyprus Appeals to International Court of Justice for Mediterranean

The Southern Cyprus administration has appealed to the International Court of Justice in the Hague, requesting that the underground resources in the Eastern Mediterranean be taken under protection.

5 December 2019

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

Currently in a state visit in Cyprus, President of the European Council Donald Tusk has responded to President Erdoğan's statements: “We will never accept that refugees are weaponized and used to blackmail us”.

11 October 2019

Macron Warns Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean Activities

Macron Warns Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean Activities

President Erdoğan said Turkey will "resolutely" continue hydrocarbon exploration activities.

US to Remove Arms Embargo on Southern Cyprus

US to Remove Arms Embargo on Southern Cyprus

The US House of Representatives has adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would end the 32-year arms embargo on Southern Cyprus.

EU, Russia Warn Turkey Against Eastern Mediterranean Drills

EU, Russia Warn Turkey Against Eastern Mediterranean Drills

After the EU condemned Turkey's dispatch of a second drillship to the Eastern Mediterranean, the Foreign Ministry of Russia released a statement today, saying it is "following the developments with concern."

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

The administration of Southern Cyprus has issued an arrest warrant against the ones working in Fatih Drill Ship sent to Mediterranean by Turkey and officials of the companies working in cooperation with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation.

Caricature Put on Trial for Insulting President Erdoğan Acquitted in Cyprus

Caricature Put on Trial for Insulting President Erdoğan Acquitted in Cyprus

Directors of Cyprus-based Afrika newspaper Şener Levent and Ali Osman Tabak have been acquitted in the lawsuit filed against them for allegedly insulting President Erdoğan with a caricature published on the newspaper on December 8, 2017.

Turkey Deems US Statement 'Unrealistic,' Cyprus Vows 'International Arrest Warrant'

DRILL TENSIONS IN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey Deems US Statement 'Unrealistic,' Cyprus Vows 'International Arrest Warrant'

Spokesperson of the Cypriot Government has said that they may issue an international arrest warrant against Turkey's drilling activities, while Turkey's Foreign Ministry has responded to a warning by the US.

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

After Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that Turkey has started natural gas exploration activities in western Cyprus, the US Department of State has released a written statement: “We urge Turkish authorities to halt these operations.”

Cypriot Journalist Uludağ Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Cypriot Journalist Uludağ Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Journalist Sevgül Uludağ, known for her efforts in searching out the Cypriot Turks and Greeks who went missing in the periods of conflict, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Conscientious Objectors To Meet in Cyprus

Conscientious Objectors To Meet in Cyprus

This year’s annual meeting of The European Bureau for Conscientious Objection will be held on November 4 in Nicosia, Greece. Representatives from conscientious objector organizations will come together on November 3 in the Home for Cooperation in the buffer zone of Nicosia.

2 November 2017

"Turkey Must Pay Penalties to ECHR"

"Turkey Must Pay Penalties to ECHR"

Rıza Türmen, a former judge at ECHR and CHP deputy, evaluated Foreign Minister Davutoğlu’s statement regarding not paying the penalty to ECHR for Cyprus.

14 May 2014 Ekin Karaca

Turkey to Pay 90M Euros to Republic of Cyprus

Turkey to Pay 90M Euros to Republic of Cyprus

The European Court of Human Rights ordered Turkey to pay 90 million euros for its military intervention to Cyprus in 1974 and leaving the island divided ever since.

16 Students to Be Arrested For 3 Days in Cyprus

16 Students to Be Arrested For 3 Days in Cyprus

Tensions between Kurdish students and ultranationalist Turkish students in Near East University left with the arrest order of 16 students for 3 days. The police is looking for 164 suspects.

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