US Warships in South Will Increase Tensions
The arrival of U.S. warships in southern Cyprus, has been criticised by the TRNC Foreign Ministry which argued it will only heighten tensions on the island. According to the TRNC Foreign Ministry, this military collaboration between the U.S. and Greek Cyprus is seen as a threat to their security, BRTK reported. The USS Arleigh Burke […]
Urgent Call for Effective Anti-Trafficking Laws
The Turkish Cypriot Bar Association has stressed the need for better laws to support victims of human trafficking and to improve how these crimes are investigated and prosecuted, Yeniduzen reported. They have asked Parliament to review their proposed “Law on Combating Human Trafficking and Protecting Victims,” which they submitted. In a statement released on July […]
Transport Minister Meets Road Safety Advocate
Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Erhan Arıklı, recently had a meeting with Gönül Sağır, the mother of Cemre Yönet, who sadly lost his life in a traffic accident on the Kyrenia-Tatlısu road in February, Kibris Postasi reports. Gönül Sağır, who represented mothers grieving the loss of their children in traffic accidents, brought forward several […]
Works to Ease Traffic Congestion Planned
New public transportation works are on the way to ease the increasing traffic congestion. Traffic Department Director Ahmet Aydın stated that these works will begin in a short time and traffic congestion will be relieved. The Traffic Department Director stated that studies have been made on public transportation and they will be implemented soon. The […]
Cafer Gürcafer Charged With Extortion
Building Contractors Association President Cafer Gürcafer*, Hasan Akar and Nejdet Tunççağ, who were arrested as part of the investigation conducted by the Financial Crimes Department, will appear in court today, Kibris Postasi reports. Building Contractors Association President Cafer Gürcafer was arrested for “Extortion, Preparing and Circulating Forged Documents” and union employees Hasan Akar and Nejdet […]
Maronites Demand to Return to Their Homes
Maronite villagers displaced from their homes in Ayia Marina (Gürpınar) recently attracted attention with their ceremony celebrating Saint Marina’s Day. Their entry into the military-occupied area took nearly two hours due to security checks, causing delays in the ceremony’s start time, Yeniduzen reports. Speaking to Yeniduzen, the original residents of the village expressed their wishes: […]