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Turkey rejects EU report’s Cyprus findings as “detached from reality”

Turkey on Wednesday rejected the European Commission’s findings on Cyprus in its annual enlargement report, which rejected Ankara’s call...
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Turkey enters UN chief race, Cyprus objects

This news piece was first published on policypress.cy By Bilun Gunes Turkey has nominated the OSCE’s secretary-general, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, to lead the...
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DISY leader urges EU pressure on Turkey, floats Famagusta opening

Democratic Rally (DISY) leader Annita Demetriou called for more substantial European Union involvement in the Cyprus problem after meeting...
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US ambassador Breslow meets UN envoy Holguin, backs federal solution

US Ambassador John Breslow has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality, in line with...
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Refugees could sell occupied properties for studies, MP warns

Refugees are warning that they will sell their properties in the occupied north to raise money for their children’s...
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UN envoy Holguin eyes way out of Cyprus problem

With her contract as the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy nearing its end and its renewal uncertain, Maria Angela Holguin...
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Holguin optimistic after meeting Erhurman ahead of trilateral talks

UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said she was optimistic about next week’s trilateral meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides and...
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Holguin to meet occupied Famagusta delegation after year-long push

UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin has agreed to meet a delegation from the municipal council of occupied Famagusta, after...
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Sister fights for 52 years to uncover truth of missing 1974 commando brother

A sister has walked a difficult path, searching for traces of her brother who has been missing since the...
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Erdogan’s geopolitical anxiety threatens region: Greece, Cyprus, and the pressure on Egypt

No infrastructure project in the region can take place without Turkey’s approval or involvement, according to Ankara’s core narrative...
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Holguin hopeful of 5+1 Cyprus meeting before year-end

UN envoy María Ángela Holguín said on Friday she was optimistic that an enlarged 5+1 meeting on Cyprus could...
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Holguin visit could still deliver progress if other side shows genuine will, government says

UN envoy María Ángela Holguín’s visit to Cyprus could still produce a positive result, provided there is genuine political...
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Holguin begins possibly final Cyprus visit amid low expectations

UN envoy María Ángela Holguín is making what may be her last visit to Cyprus before her contract ends...
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