Erdogan reiterates call for two state solution
It is becoming clearer by the day that the two-state model is the only solution to the Cyprus problem, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
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Erdogan, celebrating invasion, says north is ‘part of our soul’
A federation is not a viable solution to the Cyprus problem, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday as he attended celebrations in the north marking 50 years since 1974.
While the ...
Juncker blaming Cyprus for Crans-Montana impasse ‘his personal opinion’
Statements by former European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker on the Cyprus issue, in which he blamed the Greek Cypriot side for the stalemate in the 2017 Crans-Montana talks, are his “personal ...
Erdogan and Israeli FM trade blows over Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz exchanged blows over Israel’s attacks on Gaza on Monday and Tuesday, with Katz mentioning Cyprus in his retorts.
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Erdogan, Mitsotakis begin talks in Turkey to maintain positive momentum
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoganand Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis began talks in Ankara on Monday aimed at maintaining the positive momentum achieved in bilateral ties in recent months despite lingering ...
Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Turkey, discusses efforts for regional peace
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and reach a fair and lasting peace in the region during a meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh ...
Foreign ministry condemns Erdogan’s ‘provocations’
Cyprus’ foreign ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned the “provocative statements” by Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, describing them as evidence of an ongoing threat to the Republic.
With this year ...
Government ire at ‘all Cyprus could be Turkish’ comment
Statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that all Cyprus could have been Turkish are “unacceptable”, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday.
During an official event on Monday, ...
‘Love Erdogan’ posters case in court
Three left-wing activists who allegedly conspired to vandalise posters in the north expressing love for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared in court on Monday.
The posters, which read ‘Love ...
Greece is all too often Cyprus’ reluctant champion
Since the days of Makarios, Greece’s relations with Turkey have been held ransom by the Cyprus problem
When Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signed ...
Tatar denies reports of Christodoulides being invited to Turkey
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar on Monday denied reports that President Nikos Christodoulides had been invited to Turkey by the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Tatar made the comments ...
Our View: How much longer can Cyprus hinder Greece-Turkey relations?
President Tayyip Erdogan’s groundbreaking visit to Athens on Thursday was a strong indication of the two countries’ determination to put their relations on a sound footing. It was the ...
Turning over a page, Greece and Turkey agree to mend ties (Updated)
Greece and Turkey on Thursday agreed to reboot their relations, establishing a roadmap designed to usher in a new era of closer ties between the two NATO allies but historical ...
Erdogan: Time will prove the EU made a big mistake
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday evening that “time will prove what a big mistake the European Union made by punishing the Turkish Cypriots.”
Erdogan was speaking following ...
Sener Levent acquitted in ‘insulting’ Erdogan case
Turkish Cypriot journalist and editor Sener Levent was acquitted in northern Nicosia on Wednesday of “insulting a foreign statesman” and “driving a wedge between the TRNC and Turkey”.
The case ...
US State Dept. sends clear message to Turkey about Cyprus solution
The US State Department on Friday expressed opposition to the partition solution promoted by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan for Cyprus.
According to Cybc, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, responding ...
Erdogan to put Sweden’s Nato ratification to Turkish parliament in autumn
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he will move forward the ratification of Sweden’s Nato bid to the country’s parliament when it reopens in the ...
Erdogan says he is “more hopeful than ever” for US F-16 sale
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he is “more hopeful than ever” for the sale of F-16 fighter jets from the United States after he held talks with ...
Turkey gives green light to Swedish NATO membership bid (Update 3)
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday agreed to forward to parliament Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance, appearing to end months of drama over an issue that ...
Christodoulides optimistic about upcoming Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will discuss the Cyprus issue with the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the upcoming Nato summit despite it not being on the official agenda, ...
North’s ‘presidency’ denies journalist’s ‘throwing out claims’
The ‘presidency’ in the north released a statement on Monday night rubbishing journalist Serhat İncirli’s claims he was ejected from talks between Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Turkish ...
Erdoğan determined to fix north’s power problems (Update)
Τurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday made the north of Cyprus the destination of his first overseas visit following his reelection last month.
He arrived on the island ...
In Turkey, an election reckoning for the rise and fall of Erdogan’s economy
If Turks oust President Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month it will largely be because of an economic reversal that saw their prosperity, equality and ability to meet basic needs ...
Further delay for new terminal at airport in north
The inauguration of the new terminal at Ercan (Tymvou) airport in the north, has been postponed, reports said on Tuesday as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was due to open the ...