Varosha, Famagusta
Cyprus to brief permanent members of UN Security Council on Turkey’s moves to re-open Varosha
By George Gilson
The Republic of Cyprus is turning to the permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) - China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US - to brief them on Turkey's moves on the ground to re-open of the fenced-off seaside resort of Varosha (part of the city of Ammochostos) in the Turkish-occupied area of the island, in violation of UNSC resolutions.
Menendez: US, EU must stand by Cyprus in confronting Turkey’s EastMed provocations in Cyprus’ EEZ
By George Gilson
Even as Turkey is blocking seismic research by the research vessel Nautical Geo in the Exclusive Economic Zone, US Senator Robert Menendez has called for solidarity with Cyprus.
Menendez responds to Turkey’s violations of Cyprus’ EEZ with call on Biden administration, EU to stand by Nicosia
By George Gilson
Even as Turkey is blocking seismic research by the research vessel Nautical Geo in the Exclusive Economic Zone, US Senator Robert Menendez has called for solidarity with Cyprus.
Ghost town in Cyprus welcomes over 200,000 visitors
More than 200,000 tourists have visited Varosha in Turkish Cyprus since the coastal region was partially reopened to the public in 2020.
Varosha had virtually become a ghost town as it remained cut off from the world for some 47 years.
Tatar slams Greek Cypriot decision to revoke passports
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has slammed the Greek Cypriot administration's decision to revoke the passports of Turkish Cypriot officials, calling the move "racist and unlawful."
Ankara condemns EU’s stance on partial opening of Varosha
Turkey on July 27 dismissed remarks made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on the partial reopening of the Varosha region in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as being worthless for Turkey.
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell blasts Ankara over opening of Varosha in occupied Cyprus
By George Gilson
It took exactly one week since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the re-opening of part of the fenced-off occupied city of Varosha for the EU to react with a comprehensive statement.
Editorial: The other road for the Cyprus problem
From the Turkish invasion of Cyprus (code named "Attila" after Attila the Hun) in July, 1974, the prospect of a solution of the Cyprus problem seems like a minefield and the re-unification of the island, despite many efforts, appears impossible.
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Turkish Cyprus rejects UNSC statement on Varosha
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on July 24 condemned an "unprincipled" recent statement by the U.N. Security Council on the reopening of the town of Varosha in Turkish Cyprus.
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Ankara rejects UN Security Council's statement on Varosha
Turkey's Foreign Ministry on July 23 rejected the U.N. Security Council's statement as well as "unfounded claims" of several countries on reopening of Maras in Turkish Cyprus.