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Berlin dismisses Turkish proposal for two-state settlement on Cyprus
The German foreign ministry has weighed in on the as yet fruitless effort to reach a Cyprus settlement, rejecting the position of Ankara and the Turkish Cypriot community which is a two-state solution that effectively recognises de jure the 46-year Turkish occupation of over one-third of the island following its 1974 invasion and occupation.
Turkey, TRNC ink oil, electricity cooperation protocols
Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) signed two cooperation protocols on April 29 to meet the energy needs of the TRNC.
No new negotiations at Geneva talks on Cyprus: FM Çavuşoğlu
Turkey's foreign minister on April 16 reaffirmed that the upcoming Geneva talks on the Cyprus issue will be an informal one.
"The meeting in Geneva will be informal. There will be no new negotiations to be held there," Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said at a joint news conference with Ersin Tatar, president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Turkey criticizes ban on Quran courses in N Cyprus
Turkey's communications director reacted on April 15 to a court ruling on the closure of Quran courses in North Cyprus, saying the decision "is the product of an ideological and dogmatic mind."
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Turkey slams 'offensive stamp' by Geek Cyprus
Turkey's ruling party spokesman on April 2 condemned the Greek Cypriot administration stamp commemorating the 65th anniversary of the EOKA terror group.
"We condemn the Greek Cypriot administration for printing a stamp commemorating the 65th anniversary of the EOKA terrorist organization," said Ömer Çelik, spokesman for the AKP on Twitter.
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Cyprus’ famed halloumi cheese earns coveted EU quality mark
Cyprus on March 30 hailed a European Union decision to recognize halloumi cheese as a product distinct to the divided eastern Mediterranean island after a seven-year wait.
Known as halloumi in Greek and hellim in Turkish, the famously barbecue-able cheese is the island's biggest export, earning a record 250 million euros ($290 million) last year.
National Security Council calls on Greece to abide by int'l law
Turkey's National Security Council on March 30 called on Greece to act in line with good neighborly relations and abide by international law, instead of stepping up its policies against Ankara.
Turkish Cypriot leader reiterates two-state solution alternative
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has reiterated that a two-state solution is the only way for both peoples to live peacefully in coexistence on the island, citing that equality will remain on paper in the event of a possible federal solution.
UN appointment on Cyprus highly unfortunate: Turkey
Turkey on March 26 decried the appointment of a force commander to the U.N. Peacekeeping Force on Cyprus (UNFICYP).
Turkey, Greece hold 62nd round of talks in Athens
Turkey and Greece held the 62nd round of talks in the Greek capital Athens on March 16.
The consultative talks are focused on resolving bilateral disputes in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, including achieving fair and equitable settlements to issues in the Aegean that began in 2002.
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