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Congress members urge US curbs on Turkey F16s

Six US Congress members propose creating an oversight mechanism to ensure Turkey does not use new F-16 fighters to violate Greek sovereignty in the Aegean. A letter to Foreign Secretary Anthony Blinken

10th July 2023

World

‘We must stay alert to counter Turkey provocations’

House Speaker Annita Demetriou told a UK audience it was imperative to stay alert and act promptly, composedly and coordinatedly to fend off Turkey’s attempts to get the occupied north recognised as a

5th July 2023

Cyprus

Turkey’s two-state solution ‘not up for discussion’

The Turkish narrative for a two-state solution cannot be part of any discussion in a new round of talks on the Cyprus issue, said Defence Minister Michalis Giorgallas. At Sunday’s memorial service

3rd July 2023

Cyprus

Sweden’s request for NATO membership

As the date of the NATO summit (July 11) in Vilnius approaches, the question of Sweden’s accession to the alliance is gaining currency because of Turkey’s opposition. On May 16, 2022, the

17th June 2023

Comment/Europe

Turkey gets another 5 years of Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will prolong his two-decade rule of the NATO country for another five years after prevailing over his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff elections with 52.1% to

29th May 2023

World

Erdoganomics causing unease

With Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan close to winning Turkey’s runoff election on Sunday, his ruling AKP appears to be split over his economic policies, leading to a massive inflation hike and

27th May 2023

World

Nicosia says Turkey’s consent not needed for EastMed pipeline

The government does not share the views of Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi, who argued that the EastMed pipeline needed Turkey’s approval, said Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. In a statement to CNA, the

22nd May 2023

Energy

Turkey says US destroyer ‘obstacle’ to Cyprus peace

Ankara has again criticised Washington for anchoring the US destroyer USS Arleigh Burke in Cyprus, saying it disrupts efforts to reunify the island. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said, “Steps taken in the

18th May 2023

Cyprus/World

Erdogan survives litmus test

Turkey is heading for a runoff vote on May 28, as incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan unexpectedly led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the first round of elections. As state news

15th May 2023

World

Extradition of Kurdish activist causes unrest

Kurds in Cyprus are uneasy with a Larnaca court decision to extradite Kenan Ayaz, a 49-year-old Kurdish political activist arrested on March 15 on accusations of international terrorism. The Larnaca District Court

20th April 2023

Cyprus/World