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Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Supported by Turkey, Northern Cyprus reopened parts of the "ghost town" that has been closed to settlement since the 1974 war.

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

5+1 Cyprus talks to resume after four years

5+1 Cyprus talks to resume after four years

UN chief to attend meeting to find common ground on permanent solution to Cyprus issue.

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Ankara says the planned route of a joint electricity grid project by Greece, Israel and Southern Cyprus states through its territorial waters.

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

New round of Cyprus talks to be held in April

The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether a common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a lasting solution, according to the UN secretary-general's spokesperson.

25 February 2021

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

In a written statement, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the US to reconsider its decision, saying, “Otherwise, Turkey, as a guarantor country, will take the necessary decisive counter steps to guarantee the security of the Turkish Cypriot people.”

2 September 2020

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Back to back military drills by Greece, Turkey, Cyprus amid Germany's diplomatic efforts

While Germany's foreign minister is visiting Athens and Ankara, the three countries have declared military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.