Cyprus dispute

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders issue first joint Christmas message

In an unprecedented move, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades stood side by side on television on Thursday to issue the first-ever joint Christmas greeting with Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. This move is a positive step in mediation for the ethnically divided nation.

Turkish Cypriot, Turkish contractors ink deal to renew 'ghost town' Varosha

Turkish Cyprus contractors have inked a deal with their Turkish counterparts to rebuild the "ghost town" of Varosha, as hopes of finding a peaceful solution to the Cyprus issue increased due to the accelerated talks between the leaders of the Turkish and Greek communities on the island.  

March syndrome

Expectations are again building for a probable conclusion within a month or so of the talks aimed at creating a "bi-zonal and bi-communal federation" on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

EU approves a 32mln euros aid for the Turkish Cypriot community

Today the European Commission approved the new financial assistance programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, worth €32 million from the EU budget.

This is the continuation of the successful Aid Programme promoting the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, improving contacts between the two communities and bringing the Turkish Cypriots closer to the EU.

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