Undersea pipe laying for water project continues
Turkish Minister of Forestry and Water Works Veysel Eroğlu has announced that work taking place to lay the underwater pipeline is continuing and that the installation of the pipeline at sea will begin...
View ArticleBattle continues over rights to Hellim cheese name
Turkish Cypriot President Dervis Eroglu has met with the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Industry (TCCI) over the efforts of South Cyprus to register halloumi/hellim as a protected designation of origin...
View ArticleTRNC could benefit from the Russian embargoes
A Turkish Cypriot columnist has suggested that the mutual embargoes in place between the USA, the EU and Russia could benefit the TRNC. Akay Cemal, writing in ‘Kibris Postasi’ says that Russia will...
View ArticleWeekend brings scorching temperatures
The Met office reports that inland temperatures are expected to rise between 16th -22nd August from 39–40 degrees for the first two days which then will fall to 35-38 degrees. A low pressure system...
View Article1st visit of President Erdoğan will be to North Cyprus
Prime Minister and President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told reporters that the name of the new prime minister will be announced on 21st August when the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK...
View ArticleErdoğan holds the key to Cyprob solution: Anastasiades
Greek Cypriot President Anastasiades has said that a solution to the Cyprus problem hangs, in no small measure, on the attitude of recently elected Turkish President Erdoğan, ‘Famagusta Gazette’...
View ArticleWater project completes in November
If weather conditions permit, the Turkish/TRNC water supply project should be completed by the end of November, Turkish Cypriot Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Hamit Bakırcı, has said,...
View ArticleAnastasiades trying to break Cyprus talks deadlock
Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades will meet with party leaders to brief them on the work being carried out by Andreas Mavroyiannis’ negotiating team in the Cyprus talks, ‘Famagusta Gazette’...
View ArticleKyrenia University opens new Sailing School
Kyrenia University has issued a press release about its newly-established Sailing and Water Sports School. According to the press release the schools aims to provide courses for all age groups, junior...
View ArticleBan appoints new special representative to Cyprus
A new special representative Cyprus has been appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Greek Cypriot daily ‘Phileftheros’ reports. Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (above)...
View ArticleDivided Cyprus planned over 50 years ago
A book written by the late Turkish Cypriot leader Dr Fazil Kucuk in 1957 shows the Turkish plans for the division of Cyprus. Under the title “The map of 1957”, Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Afrika’ newspaper...
View ArticleWorkers in private sector overworked and underpaid
Trades union representatives say that workers in the private sector work long hours, have seen a fall in their standard of living and have financial problems. This is made worse because they do not...
View ArticleAhmet Davutoğlu likely to become prime minister: Gül
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu will become the new prime minister and leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), outgoing Turkish President Abdullah Gül predicts, Turkish...
View ArticleEroglu playing for time in Cyprus talks: Talat
Former TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat [on left] has accused President Dervis Eroglu of playing for time in the Cyprus negotiations, ‘Star Kibris’ reports. He added that the deadlock was just what...
View ArticleTurkish Cypriots need a vision: Hasgüler
The two main political parties have lost sight of the electorate and are equally “hopeless”, according to prominent Turkish Cypriot political analyst Prof. Mehmet Hasgüler, ‘Kibris Postasi’ reports. He...
View ArticleFifty baby Loggerhead turtles make it to the sea
Students from the Eastern Mediterranean Underwater Research and Imaging Centre released 50 Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta) hatchlings into the sea, Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Havadis Kibris’ reports....
View ArticleAhmet Davutoğlu candidate for prime minister post
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has been announced as candidate to succeed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as both prime minister and chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), beginning a new era in...
View ArticleCooperation possible without harm to either side in talks: Ozersay
Turkish Cypriot negotiator, Kudret Ozersay has said that the Turkish Cypriot side has given its approval for the appointment of Espen Barth Eide from Norway to the post of UN Secretary-General’s...
View ArticleIs Erdogan in breach of constitutional law?
Members of Turkey’s legal establishments are asking why president-elect Erdogan is still acting as prime minister. In its report ‘AlMonitor’ says that a highly respected ex-president of the Court of...
View ArticleNew Oncology unit for Nicosia State hospital
Turkish Minister of Health Mehmet Müezzinnoğlu has arrived in North Cyprus for a ground breaking ceremony for a new Oncology Centre. Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Halil İbrahim Akca and Health Minister...
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