Cyprus’s Growing Role in Middle East Affairs
While Cyprus is not in immediate danger, the island is becoming more of a strategic target, Associate Professor Dr. Muhittin Özsağlam from Lefke European University said on Kanal SIM, Yeniduzen reports. He said that this is in part because the UK has sovereign bases there. Dr. Özsağlam said these bases support Israel logistically and that […]
Tatar Hosts British Journalists
President Ersin Tatar hosted a group of British journalists visiting North Cyprus with the “Freedom and Justice for Northern Cyprus” campaign, BRTK reported. The delegation included journalists from The Telegraph, GB News, The Critic, and others. Campaign co-chair Çetin Ramadan, Assembly Member İlkay Kay, Presidential Advisor Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Işıksal, and Press Officer Kerem Haser […]
Part Two of Akıncı’s Memoir Published
Former President Mustafa Akıncı’s memoir, “As It Happened Vol. II (1991-2000),” has been published. This second volume covers the pivotal events in Cypriot politics during the 1990s, following the first volume that detailed 1975-1990, Kibris Postasi reported. Published by Söylem, the 345-page book delves into significant events such as the 1991 by-election, Naci Talat’s death, […]
New Presidential Palace Ready by Year’s End
The construction of the new Assembly and Presidential buildings in Metehan will be completed by November-December, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced, Kibris Postasi reported. In an interview with Habertürk, Yılmaz addressed a variety of issues. He emphasised that since the Peace Operation, the Turkish side in Cyprus has always sought a resolution and never […]