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Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

Northern Cyprus President Targeted by AKP, MHP After Remarks Against 'Annexation'

In response to criticism by senior government officials, Mustafa Akıncı has said that he "stands by his words," favoring a federal solution to the Cyprus issue.

10 February 2020

Anastasiadis: Turkey's Drilling Activities Near Cyprus 'Unacceptable'

Anastasiadis: Turkey's Drilling Activities Near Cyprus 'Unacceptable'

Turkey's drillship reached Güzelyurt well location on Saturday.

'Conscientious Objection Will Be Discussed in Parliament in Northern Cyprus"

EDUCATION AND CULTURE MINISTER OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

'Conscientious Objection Will Be Discussed in Parliament in Northern Cyprus"

Minister of Education and Culture and Chair of the Socialist Democracy Party in Northern Cyprus Cemal Özyiğit has said that after the works regarding the conscientious objection are completed, the topic will be brought into the cabinet, then the parliament.

28 December 2018

Call by Cyprus to ‘Stop Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’

Call by Cyprus to ‘Stop Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’

Northern Cyprus Parliament has issued a decision to call on the European Union for Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which is planned to be built in Turkey, to be halted.

Demonstration of Support for Afrika Newspaper

Demonstration of Support for Afrika Newspaper

A demonstration of solidarity has been staged in front of Afrika newspaper, which was assaulted due to its headline about the Afrin operation.

23 January 2018

Cypriot Students Teach Minister Bağış a Lesson

NORTHERN CYPRUS

Cypriot Students Teach Minister Bağış a Lesson

"We are not the 82nd province, we are the house owner" was the messages conveyed by students from Northern Cyprus studying in Ankara. They criticized Minister Bağış's statement that Northern Cyprus could be connected to Turkey.

12 March 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

Journalists and Politicians Outraged about Minister's Proposal

NORHTERN CYPRUS

Journalists and Politicians Outraged about Minister's Proposal

Journalists and politicians in Northern Cyprus criticized Minister Bağış's suggestion to "connect Northern Cyprus to Turkey".

Exclusive Area of Conflict

THE NEW CYPRUS ISSUE

Exclusive Area of Conflict

Tensions between Turkey and Southern Cyprus are fuelled by the dispute about oil and gas resources in the eastern Mediterranean. Dr. Cengiz Aktar from Bahçeşehir University evaluated the situation for bianet, including its legal and political background and its future potential.

20 September 2011 Yüce Yöney

"Erdoğan Will Demonstrate his Strength!"

JOURNALIST TAYFUN ÇAĞRA COMMENTS

"Erdoğan Will Demonstrate his Strength!"

Journalist Tayfun Çağra evaluated the situation on Cyprus for bianet right before the visit of PM Erdoğan. In Cağra's opinion, Erdoğan's main purpose for his visit to the divided island is to demonstrate his strength.

20 July 2011 Ekin Karaca

Cypriots Call for a "Military-Free Nicosia"

Cypriots Call for a "Military-Free Nicosia"

The people of Cyprus demonstrate for a "Military-free Nicosia" once a year since 2006. In this year's event, they reiterated their call for a military-free and united city of Nicosia and island of Cyprus.

22 February 2011

Unionists in Northern Cyprus Protest PM Erdoğan

Unionists in Northern Cyprus Protest PM Erdoğan

Prime Minister Erdoğan was protested for his harsh criticism of banners posted at a meeting in Northern Cyprus on 28 January. Trade union members were stopped by the police when they tried to submit a letter of protest to the Ambassador.

8 February 2011 Erhan Üstündağ

Establishing Independent Media Center in Northern Cyprus

THE MANAGEMENT CENTER

Establishing Independent Media Center in Northern Cyprus

NGOs, mostly ignored by the media, and independent journalists from Northern Cyprus establish a common internet portal which will be operational in August 2010. Hugh Pope from ICG and Erhan Üstündağ from bianet participated in a conference about the project in Nicosia last weekend.

16 September 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Ergenekon's Relations in Cyprus Surfaces Before Elections

PM Soyer files complaints against his rivals in upcoming elections on allegations of conspiracy against the government.

Conscientious Objectors in Northern Cyprus

Turks in Northern Cyprus have also formed a Conscientious Objectors' Initiative, opposing militarism and legislation which punishes "alienating the public from military service".

28 December 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

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