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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.

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.

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

“Turkey’s decision to ‘open’ the sealed-off suburb of Varosha undermines prospects of a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem,” says the Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted by 631 votes in favour.

27 November 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.

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

President Erdoğan and Northern Cyprus PM Tatar announced the opening of the "ghost town" at a ceremony in Ankara.