Leaks to press on proposals hampering talks: Özersay
Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator in the Cyprus talks, Kudret Özersay has said that he is concerned that details of proposals in the negotiations are being leaked to the Greek Cypriot media, ‘Kibris...
View ArticleSouth’s FM “disturbed” by Turkey’s water project for TRNC
Greek Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides speaking during a briefing on foreign policy matters at the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has made it clear that Cyprus will not consent to a...
View ArticleNew bi-communal business project announced
A new business initiative has been announced by the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). Their joint project called “Setting an example”...
View ArticleToday marks 3rd anniversary of explosion at naval base in South
11th July marks the third anniversary of the explosion at the Evangelos Florakis naval base. The annual memorial for the victims was held at the weekend, ‘Famagusta Gazette’ reported. Three years ago...
View ArticleKudret Özersay for president?
Turkish Cypriot negotiator Kudret Özersay has said that he is ready to take on any assignment on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot community. Özersay was speaking on a local TV programme this morning,...
View ArticlePresident Gül to visit TRNC for 40th anniversary
Turkish President Abdullah Gül will be attending the ceremonies marking the 40th anniversary of 20th July 1974, when Turkey began its rescue mission for the Turkish Cypriots, ‘Kibris Postasi’ reports....
View ArticleTurkey would benefit from solution to Cyprob: Biden
US Vice President Joe Biden has said he is “mildly optimistic” that there is a good chance for a bi-zonal bi-communal federal solution to the 40 year-old Cyprus problem, ‘Famagusta Gazette’...
View ArticleFifty years of inter-communal conflict is enough!
The “Bi-communal Peace Initiative -United Cyprus” issued a press release marking the 40 years of division in Cyprus. Below is the press release in full: “Last December marked the 50th anniversary of...
View ArticleCypriot group to file criminal complaint with ICC against Turkey
A group of Cypriots, including MEP Costas Mavrides, intend to file a criminal complaint against Turkish government officials in the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Monday, just days...
View ArticleFM Nami reports on his Brussels visit
Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Özdil Nami evaluated his Brussels visit on BRT this weekend. He said that he had held fruitful contacts in the Belgium capital and that besides the current Financial...
View ArticleMeeting with Erdoğan was productive: PM Yorgancıoğlu
Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Yorgancıoğlu after returning from his brief visit to İstanbul, said that his meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan had been productive ‘Kibris Postasi’ reported....
View ArticleWill to find solution exists but old model worn out: Pope
Hugh Pope of the International Crisis Group says that both Turkish and Greek Cypriots want to find a solution to the Cyprus problem, however, the old model of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federal solution...
View ArticleSouth says TRNC water project will negatively effect its economy
The water pipeline project from Turkey to North Cyprus is almost complete. According to an article published in the Greek Cypriot Press, the Greek Cypriot government has formed a council consisting of...
View ArticlePolish passenger jet diverts to Cyprus to avoid rocket fire
A Polish passenger jet heading for Tel Aviv made an emergency stop in Cyprus at the weekend, before returning to Poland, ‘Famagusta Gazette’ reports. Israel’s Airport Authority said that “a rocket was...
View ArticleEroglu wants referendum on Cyprob solution this year
President Dervis Eroglu has said on Monday that the Turkish Cypriots would like to see a referendum on a solution of the Cyprus problem held within 2014, but the Greek Cypriot leadership and the...
View ArticleAll TRNC citizens will become citizens of the new state: Eroğlu
All TRNC citizens will become citizens of the new partnership state if a settlement can be reached said Turkish Cypriot President Derviş Eroğlu. Eroğlu was speaking during a reception yesterday at the...
View ArticlePipe laying for water project begins in Nicosia
The excavation and placing of water pipes began on Saturday in North Nicosia in order to transport water from the Turkish water supply project. Work was scheduled to begin on Saturday near the Near...
View ArticleNew runway for Ercan to be constructed soon
The problems with the construction of a new runway and terminal for Ercan Airport has been resolved says the Turkish Cypriot Minister of Public Works and Communication Ahmet Kaşif, ‘Kibris Postasi’...
View ArticleTurkish troops out of Cyprus: Theresa Villiers
A British MP has expressed her support for Cyprus and regrets the presence of Turkish soldiers in the North. Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, has...
View ArticleFor sale – Cyprus Airways
Greek Cypriot national carrier Cyprus Airways is up for sale. The South Cyprus government has launched an advertising campaign in the press inviting investors to declare their interest in buying shares...
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