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Neophytou meets China ambassador, part of series of contacts with diplomatic corps

Evie AndreouSeptember 17, 2019September 18, 2019

By Evie AndreouSeptember 17, 2019September 18, 20190138

Disy leader Averof Neophytou on Tuesday said he has asked China’s support for condemnation of Turkish provocations both in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and...

Cyprus

Varosha hotel owners to update title deeds

Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 201901636

As tension continues to escalate over the future of Varosha, owners of abandoned hotels and tourist resorts in the fenced-off town decided on Monday to...

Cyprus

UN will continue to be guided by relevant Security Council resolutions on Varosha

Source: Cyprus News AgencySeptember 16, 2019

By Source: Cyprus News AgencySeptember 16, 20190633

The UN is and will continue to be guided by relevant Security Council resolutions and has not received formal information on plans to open Varosha,...

Cyprus

Anastasiades, Famagusta officials discuss Varosha strategy (Update 1)

Jean ChristouSeptember 16, 2019September 16, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 16, 2019September 16, 201901585

President Nicos Anastasiades, together with Famagusta mayor Simos Ioannou and municipal councillors, sat down on Monday to discuss a strategy to counter plans by the...

Cyprus Talks

Turkey trying to scupper terms for new talks, spokesman says (Updated)

Jean ChristouSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 201901575

President to receive report Monday on recourse to UN over Varosha Turkey is attempting to scupper any chance of negotiations being resumed, the government said...

Cyprus

Varosha has been waiting 45 years for its owners, not new settlers, president says

Jean ChristouSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 201901646

President Nicos Anastasiades has pledged to use every diplomatic means at his disposal to raise awareness abroad of the Turkish side’s plans to open up...

Opinion

The bitter sweet nostalgia of Varosha

Alper Ali RizaSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

By Alper Ali RizaSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 201901837

By Alper Ali Riza If you are bored with the Cyprus problem look away now. Before you do spare a thought for Jane Holl Lute,...

Cyprus

Demonstration to protest Varosha opening

Peter MichaelSeptember 14, 2019

By Peter MichaelSeptember 14, 201901066

A demonstration will take place in Deryneia on Saturday night to protest the recent visits of Turkish officials to Varosha and claims by Turkish Foreign...

Cyprus

Cavusoglu says Varosha will open, Nicosia condemns ‘latest provocation’ (Updated)

Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 201906458

Turkish Foreign Minister Melvut Cavusoglu confirmed on Thursday that Turkey plans to re-open the fenced-off town of Varosha and that preparations were already underway there,...

Cyprus

Turkish FM launches attack over gas and political equality

Jean ChristouSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 201902556

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stoked tensions on Monday by warning Greek Cypriots to accept a joint gas committee, insisting there would be no talks...

Cyprus Talks

Government, parties condemn Turkish announcement of Famagusta consulate

Jean ChristouSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 2019

By Jean ChristouSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 201901923

The government and main political parties on Monday condemned Ankara’s plans to open a Turkish consulate in Famagusta in the north as announced by its...

CM Regular Columnist

The tragic fate of Famagusta

Christos PanayiotidesSeptember 8, 2019

By Christos PanayiotidesSeptember 8, 201902992

By Christos P. Panayiotides VAROSHIA (Famagusta) was temporarily abandoned by its inhabitants in 1974, when it was bombed by the Turkish air force. The...

Guest Columnist

Varosha is being held hostage by Turkey

CM Guest ColumnistSeptember 8, 2019September 9, 2019

By CM Guest ColumnistSeptember 8, 2019September 9, 20190945

The plight of Varosha and its lawful inhabitants for 45 years By Dr Kypros Chrysostomides Since 1974 the Turkish occupation army has created a monstrosity in Varosha, leaving it looted and...

Cyprus

Greek Cypriots urged not to sell Varosha properties to foreign investors

George PsyllidesSeptember 3, 2019September 3, 2019

By George PsyllidesSeptember 3, 2019September 3, 201903683

The Famagusta Municipality urged Greek Cypriots not to sell their properties in Varosha to foreigners amid reports owners have been approached by Chinese and Russian...

Cyprus

Clashing claims over Varosha

CM Guest ColumnistSeptember 1, 2019September 1, 2019

By CM Guest ColumnistSeptember 1, 2019September 1, 201904089

By Esra Aygin Despite the hype, few believe Turkey is sincere about letting the Greek Cypriot residents of Varosha return Lifeless, deserted hotels lined up...

Cyprus Talks

Government accuses Turkish Cypriots of using Varosha to block talks

George PsyllidesAugust 30, 2019

By George PsyllidesAugust 30, 201901183

Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides suggested on Friday that Turkish Cypriot moves in Varosha were aimed at poisoning the climate and preventing the resumption of reunifications...

Cyprus

Ozersay says Varosha will gradually be opened as a ‘civilian area’

George PsyllidesAugust 29, 2019

By George PsyllidesAugust 29, 201902103

Turkish Cypriots said Thursday they planned to gradually open the fenced-off town of Varosha in line with a policy that will ensure the rights of...

Cyprus

Famagusta municipality riled by Özersay’s Varosha ‘publicity stunt’

Lizzy IoannidouAugust 29, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouAugust 29, 201901084

A group of around 40 journalists accredited with the Turkish Cypriot administration on Thursday took part in a press visit to the fenced-off city of...

Cyprus

Ozersay ups the ante by taking first journalists since ’74 to Varosha

Lizzy IoannidouAugust 28, 2019August 28, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouAugust 28, 2019August 28, 201901788

Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign minister’ Kudret Ozersay on Thursday will take a group of journalists accredited with the Turkish Cypriot administration into the fenced-off city of...

Cyprus

Varosha the main focus in Famagusta election on Sunday

Lizzy IoannidouAugust 22, 2019

By Lizzy IoannidouAugust 22, 20190822

As 31,584 people from Famagusta go to the polls in Sunday’s mayoral elections, the campaigns of the five candidates have projected a united front for...