‘Shocking’ interference by Turkey in north election – report
An investigation on allegations of Turkey’s interference in the 2020 elections for the Turkish Cypriot leader has revealed alarming details of the pressure put on...
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BBF remains the only ‘realistic solution’ for reunification, Akinci says
A bi-zonal bicommunal federation (BBF) remains the only realistic solution for the reunification of Cyprus, according to former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. Speaking at...
Neophytou meets Akinci, Nami in north ahead of Cyprus conference
Disy leader Averof Neophytou held a series of meetings on Friday in the north that included former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, ahead of the...
Akinci warns against tabling two-state solution at 5+1 conference
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci in two separate social media post hours apart on Sunday warned against the Turkish side attempting to pursue a...
Tatar win muddies way forward for Cyprus talks
Nationalist Ersin Tatar’s victory in the north’s “presidential” election last Sunday has stirred up a hornets nest of buzzing speculation about future prospects both for...
Tatar sworn in as Turkish Cypriot leader (Updated)
Newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was officially sworn in on Friday, at a ceremony attended by outgoing leader Mustafa Akinci. At a handing...
Tatar touts triumph in first round as Akinci trails (Update 3)
Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Ersin Tatar pulled ahead of incumbent Mustafa Akinci in Sunday’s election in the north with 32.35 per cent to 29.84 per...
Turkish Cypriot side angered that Pompeo not meeting Akinci
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said it was wrong of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to not meet with him during his visit to Cyprus...
Our View: Pro-solution Akinci unfairly misrepresented by GC side
Greek Cypriot politicians and media have not been very kind to the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. He is referred to as the ‘occupation leader’...
Akinci says Varosha needs to be discussed in line with international law
The Varosha issue needs to be discussed in accordance with international law and UN resolutions as well as contribute to a Cyprus solution, Turkish Cypriot...
Serdar Denktash announces run against Akinci in October election
Serdar Denktash has announced he will be running as candidate in the elections in October for a new Turkish Cypriot leader. Denktash, former head of...
Akinci says legitimacy of Turkish Cypriot leader not up for discussion
The authority and democratic legitimacy of the elected Turkish Cypriot leader was not up for discussion, Mustafa Akinci said on Thursday, after suggestions that Ankara...
Turkey seeking to exclude Akinci in proposed talks says government (Updated)
Turkey has proposed talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots but excluding Mustafa Akinci, Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides said on Wednesday, accusing Ankara of seeking to...
Akinci agrees with Borrell on need for dialogue
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Friday said he agreed with EU High Representative Josep Borrell’s position that only through dialogue could solutions be found...
Akinci slams EU’s Borrell for not meeting with him
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Friday criticised Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, for not meeting with...
Akinci calls on TC scientists to speak up about ‘worrying’ spike in Covid cases in Turkey as flights to resume
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Sunday called on scientists in the north to speak up about the coronavirus situation in Turkey, which he said...
Akinci asks for firefighting help, Anastasiades sends three aircraft
The Republic on Friday was helping the north battle a fire that broke out near the village of Kalivakia, in Kythrea. Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa...
Akinci focuses on pandemic fight in Eid message
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci focused on the ways the north had dealt with the coronavirus pandemic in his Eid al-Fitr message on Saturday saying...
Coronavirus: Akinci says crossings should reopen after joint consultations when the time comes
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Wednesday said that cooperation and understanding were necessary for the reopening of the crossings when the time comes. Akinci...
Coronavirus: Akinci hits out at accusations of ‘smuggling supplies’ from GCs
Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said he was waiting for action against him over accusations by the ‘government’ that he had ‘smuggled’ into the north...