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Northern Cyprus president-elect Tufan Erhürman sworn in

Northern Cyprus president-elect Tufan Erhürman sworn in

Turkey's vice president and ambassabor to Northern Cyprus attended the ceremony.

24 October 2025

Turkey’s annexation of Northern Cyprus ‘inevitable,’ says Bahçeli

Turkey’s annexation of Northern Cyprus ‘inevitable,’ says Bahçeli

"Steering toward federation means wasting Turkish Cypriots in the gears of assimilation," the nationalist leader asserted.

21 October 2025

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Tufan Erhürman's win is not a major problem for Erdoğan'

NORTHERN CYPRUS ELECTIONS

'Tufan Erhürman's win is not a major problem for Erdoğan'

We spoke with academic and Cyprus Left Movement Foreign Affairs Secretary Abdullah Korkmazhan about the election results in Northern Cyprus and their significance for regional politics.

20 October 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Erdoğan congratulates Northern Cypriot president-elect while his ally calls for rejection of election

Erdoğan congratulates Northern Cypriot president-elect while his ally calls for rejection of election

Tufan Erhüman, who advocates a federation model in Cyprus, won the elction in a landslide against the incumbent President Ersin Tatar, who defends a two-state odel aligned with Turkey's position.

19 October 2025

Pro-federation candidate wins Northern Cyprus elections in landslide

Pro-federation candidate wins Northern Cyprus elections in landslide

Erhürman, who received over 62% of the vote according to unofficial results, supports a "bi-zonal, bi-communal" federal solution to the Cyprus issue, whereas the incumbent president Tatar backs a two-state model aligned with Turkey’s foreign policy on Cyprus.

19 October 2025

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued an urgent call to police authorities to ensure the protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın, citing multiple credible warning signs of an imminent threat to her physical safety.

Northern Cypriot president sentenced to pay damages to journalist

Northern Cypriot president sentenced to pay damages to journalist

Ersin Tatar had accused a journalist of "espionage" after she documented his meeting with Turkey's vice president before the 2020 elections in Northern Cyprus.

15 September 2023

'We are pariahs in our own country': Northern Cypriot MP lashes out at Türkiye's policies

'We are pariahs in our own country': Northern Cypriot MP lashes out at Türkiye's policies

In a parliamentary speech widely shared on social media, MP Doğuş Derya accused the Northern Cypriot government and Türkiye of neglecting the people of Northern Cyprus.

10 October 2022

‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

NORTHERN CYPRUS POLICE

‘At least 3 people were at the scene of incident when Halil Falyalı was killed’

Ahmet Soyalan, the Police Director General of Northern Cyprus, has announced that 11 people in total, eight in Turkey and three in Northern Cyprus, have been arrested over the murder of ‘betting and casino tycoon’ Halil Falyalı.

22 February 2022

'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

Accused of drug trafficking, casino tycoon Halil Falyalı assassinated in Northern Cyprus

Accused of drug trafficking, casino tycoon Halil Falyalı assassinated in Northern Cyprus

In his video confessions, exiled mob boss Sedat Peker had described Falyalı as a key figure in cocaine trafficking between Colombia and Turkey. He was also accused of being involved in illegal betting.

9 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

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.

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.

Kutlu Adalı murder | Northern Cyprus requests information from Turkey

Kutlu Adalı murder | Northern Cyprus requests information from Turkey

A new legal process has started in Northern Cyprus in the wake of Sedat Peker’s allegations about the assassination of journalist Kutlu Adalı. The Cyprus police have requested information from Turkey in this context.

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

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

‘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

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