Turkish Cypriots Petition For WHO Joint Membership
Turkish Cypriots have launched an online petition campaign calling on the World Health Organisation to recognise the Turkish Cypriots as joint members of the organisation, as Covid-19 continues to claim thousands of lives worldwide. International relations analyst based in Cyprus, Dr Mehmet Hasgüler told Anadolu Agency that their claim represents “a universal human right which […]
New Financial Protocol Temporary Solution
A Turkish Cypriot economist has described the new financial protocol signed between the TRNC and Turkey as a temporary solution and merely maintains the status quo. According to economist Bülent Şemiler who was employed by the World Bank and was an adviser to former Turkish President Turgut Ozal, described the economic and fiscal cooperation agreement […]
South to Reimburse Tourists Infected with Covid-19
South Cyprus has promised to cover the cost of the holiday for anyone who becomes infected with Covid-19 after arriving there. On Wednesday, the South Cyprus government said that it would pay for accomodation, medicines and food for patients and their families. A letter published on Wednesday said that tourists “will only need to bear […]
TCs Employed in South Demand Border be Opened
Turkish Cypriots who are employed in south Cyprus are demanding that the government decides when to permit them to cross to the south to resume work. The Greek Cypriot side had suggested June 8 as the date to begin reopening the border checkpoints. However, Health Minister Ali Pilli said there had been no new cases […]
