Northern Cyprus
Turkish Cyprus PM resigns for 2nd time in 10 days
Faiz Sucuoğlu, the prime minister of Turkish Cyprus, has presented the resignation of his coalition government for a second time in the last 10 days, increasing the possibility of a new general election.
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New coalition government in Turkish Cyprus approved
A new coalition government has been established in Turkish Cyprus, headed by prime minister Faiz Sucuoğlu.
Turkish Cyprus' 39th government was announced with a statement on early April 25 after President Ersin Tatar's approval.
New coalition government formed in Turkish Cyprus
A new government has been formed in Turkish Cyprus after a cabinet list was approved by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on Feb. 21.
The National Unity Party (UBP), the Democrat Party (DP) and the Rebirth Party (YDP) will take part in the new coalition government to be led by Prime Minister Faiz Sucuoğlu, also the head of UBP.
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New evidence surfaces in murder of Turkish Cypriot casino owner
New striking details continue to be revealed in the assassination of Turkish Cypriot casino owner Halil Falyalı as the judicial process is ongoing both in Turkey and in the northern part of the Mediterranean island where the murder occurred.
Court arrest new suspects in relation with casino-owner’s assassination
Investigation into the gang-style execution of Turkish Cypriot casino-owner Halil Falyalı, who was gunned down with his driver earlier last week, has been ongoing as a court in Turkish Cyprus ordered the arrest of new suspects.
More detentions made in casino owner murder case
Five more people have been detained both in Turkey and Turkish Cyprus following the assassination of a casino owner in the northern part of the island.
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Turkish Cypriot casino owner shot dead
Halil Falyalı, a Turkish Cypriot businessperson, hotel and casino owner, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in North Cyprus on Feb. 9.
Falyalı was traveling in a motorcade when unknown gunmen sprayed his car with long-barreled weapons at the entrance to Çatalköy town of Kyrenia (Girne).
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Turkish Cypriot leader receives UN envoy, reiterates his 2-state solution
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar discussed the issue of Cyprus on Feb. 1 with the U.N. mission chief appointed to facilitate the solution of the decades-old dispute on the divided island.
Arson attack on mosque in Greek Cyprus condemned
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has condemned the recent arson attempt on a mosque located in the southern part of the divided island of Cyprus.
In a statement, Tatar condemned the attempt to burn the Grand Mosque in Larnaca and called on the Greek Cypriot authorities to prevent such attacks and arrest those responsible at the earliest.
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Turkish Cypriot leader backs singer after criticism of video clip in Varosha
The president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) expressed his support for a Turkish Cypriot singer who was criticized for a video clip filmed in the coastal city of Maraş, also known as Varosha.