Nicosia
Stars beginning to align on Cyprus unification: UK
Now is the right time for Greek and Turkish Cypriots to do a deal to reunify their partitioned island, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said Nov. 19 after meeting with the heads of the two communities.
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Northern Cyprus marks 32nd foundation anniversary
Turkish Cyprus has marked the 32nd anniversary of its foundation yesterday with celebrations in the country.
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Turkey offers water to Greek Cyprus to contribute to peace on island
Turkey has officially begun to supply fresh water to Turkish Cyprus via a much awaited pipeline project, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an saying the water may be shared with the Greek side of the divided island.
"If the south [Greek Cyprus] says 'We also want to utilize this water,' we will carry them water, calling it 'peace water,'" said Erdo?an in Cyprus.
Bullet-Riddled Ottoman Bank Sign at SALT Galata
The sign of the Ottoman Bank's Nicosia branch, which was rescued from the garbage in 1974 and rediscovered 40 years later, is on view at SALT Galata.
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Authorization crisis erupts over pipeline carrying fresh water to Turkish Cyprus
As fresh water comes closer to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) from the Turkish province of Mersin through the Northern Cyprus Water Supply project for a first time, a crisis has erupted over which authority will manage the pipeline. Unless the crisis is resolved, fresh water flowing to TRNC will run the risk of being cut, according to sources close to matter.
Cyprus business leaders come together for first time to create forum
The business communities of the two sides of Cyprus have for the first time agreed to make their cooperation official by setting up the "Cyprus Business Forum," in a sign displaying optimism for a solution which will reunite the divided island in the near future.
The Cypriot Halloumi cheese – now made offical, protected by the EU
The European Commission published on Tuesday the application to register the names ‘Χαλλουμι’ (Halloumi)/‘Hellim’, in Greek and Turkish, as Protected Designations of Origin for a cheese produced in all the territory of the island of Cyprus.
IMF spokesman: ‘Cyprus is a success story’
“Cyprus is a success story” was the exact term used by IMF spokesman Gerry Rice on Thursday to describe the island republic’s economic recovery, almost three years after its sovereign debt financial meltdown.
He added that a recent return to growth shows that the efforts undertaken to implement difficult reforms are beginning to pay-off, according to the Cyprus News Agency.
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Cyprus talks offer unique opportunity: Erdo?an
The re-started talks in Cyprus offer an opportunity for both parties, visiting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an said while addressing the crowd during a ceremony in Nicosia to mark the 41st anniversary of the Turkish military intervention on the island following a pro-Greek coup.
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Turkish President Erdo?an to visit Cyprus amid new talks
As the re-started talks on Cyprus gain momentum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an will visit the northern half of the divided Mediterranean island on July 20 to attend ceremonies marking the 41st anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.