3 d. ago Turkish Cypriots ‘must be involved’ in Cyprus’ Schengen accession process

It is “extremely important” for the Turkish Cypriot side to be involved in Cyprus’ accession to the Schengen zone, Turkish Cypriot opposition political party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman said on Tuesday. He warned that Schengen accession “has the potential to bring about many complications, especially in the area of freedom of movement” regarding regarding Turkish […]

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6 d. ago EU envoy appointment strengthens Cyprus issue link with Turkey relations

EU envoy appointment strengthens Cyprus issue link with Turkey relations  Philenews

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6 d. ago Turkey’s “Island Cyprus” Tourism Campaign Sparks International Debate

Turkey’s “Island Cyprus” Tourism Campaign Sparks International Debate  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago Cyprus MEPs caution EU for offering Turkey ‘privileges without obligations’

Cypriot MEPs on Saturday called on EU institutions to change their view that Turkey is seen as a strategic partner. They also highlighted the importance of Cyprus leveraging the opportunity created by the strengthening of European defence and security, from which Turkey seeks to benefit. These positions were expressed to the Cyprus News Agency following […]

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7 d. ago Christodoulides, Erdogan agree on importance of dialogue in Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday agreed on the importance of maintaining dialogue, particularly in relation to the Cyprus problem and Turkey’s ties with the European Union. The two leaders held a brief conversation on the sidelines of the European Political Community Summit in Tirana, Albania. According to sources present […]

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8 d. ago Russians and Ukrainians meet in Turkey for first talks in three years

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul on Friday at their first direct peace talks in more than three years, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Live Turkish television pictures showed Russian and Ukrainian negotiators holding discussions together with a Turkish delegation. Turkish Foreign Minister […]

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8 d. ago Rubio speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu, says US troubled by Gaza humanitarian situation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that Washington is troubled by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Rubio, speaking to reporters in Antalya, Turkey, said the U.S. was “not immune or in any way insensitive to the suffering of people in Gaza,” where no humanitarian assistance has been delivered […]

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9 d. ago Greece supportive of envoy Hahn’s appointment, Turkey less so

Greece expressed its support for the European Commission’s announcement of Johannes Hahn as its special envoy for the Cyprus problem, though Turkey was less enamoured by the decision. Greece’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that it “welcomes” Hahn’s appointment, and that the appointment “reaffirms the European Union’s unwavering support for United Nations-led efforts for a […]

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9 d. ago Peace talks or power play? Erdogan’s global stage amid domestic crackdown

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan has probably never held more global sway: he will host the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years on Thursday, days after his country’s militant nemesis, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), dissolved. His growing capital as international statesman – working towards stability in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and […]

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9 d. ago Russia’s signals on Turkey talks ‘Unconvincing’, says Zelenskiy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday Ukraine was waiting to see who would represent Russia at proposed talks in Turkey before determining Ukraine’s next steps. “I am waiting to see who will arrive from Russia and then I will determine what steps Ukraine should take. The signals in the media so far are unconvincing,” […]

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9 d. ago Simsek insists Turkey’s economic programme “on track” despite challenges

Turkey’s finance minister said the country’s economic transformation was on track and that the country was prepared to deal with slower growth. Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said that tighter financial conditions, lower oil prices and a weaker dollar were likely to be disinflationary, boosting the economy. “Growth is slower but we can live with that,” […]

Economics

9 d. ago Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks in Turkey are still on, but doesn’t say who is going

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a Russian delegation will be in Istanbul on Thursday for possible direct peace talks with Ukraine, but did not disclose who would be there from Moscow’s side. Russian President Vladimir Putin in the early hours of Sunday proposed direct negotiations in Turkey on Thursday “without any preconditions,” but he […]

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9 d. ago Sineng Electric and Europower Enerji Ink MoU to Advance Energy Storage Deployment in Turkey and Cyprus

Sineng Electric and Europower Enerji Ink MoU to Advance Energy Storage Deployment in Turkey and Cyprus  SolarQuarter

Science

1 week ago Dutch police looking for second man in connection with Cemil Onal murder

The Dutch police have announced that they are looking for a second suspect in connection with the murder of Cemil Onal, the man who made allegations of a deep money-laundering and smuggling network based in Cyprus involving some of the most powerful men in Turkey during a series of interviews. Onal was shot dead in a […]

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1 week ago Cyprus took ‘positive stance’ on Turkey–EU talks, says finance minister

Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos underlined the importance of regional partners aligning with European standards and European values in the context of economic cooperation, during his participation in the annual Economic and Financial Dialogue with regional partners which was held in Brussels on Tuesday, and attended also by a Turkish representative. According to a press […]

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1 week ago Turkey and PKK face a tricky path determining how militants will disband

Turkey is embarking on a hazardous path to ensure the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group implements its decision to disband after 40 years of conflict, facing obstacles that need to be overcome in neighbouring Iraq and Syria. Thousands of heavily armed PKK fighters in northern Iraq, where the group is based, are now expected […]

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1 week ago Zelenskiy tells Putin to come to Turkey if he wants talks, after Trump intervention

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump told him publicly to immediately accept the Kremlin leader’s proposal of direct talks. Zelenskiy’s suggestion of a meeting with Putin capped a dramatic 48 hours in which European leaders joined Zelenskiy in demanding a […]

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1 week ago Austria, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, France, Spain, Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt, And Oman Empower Saudia’s Vision 2030 Travel Growth With New Routes And Visa Programs

Austria, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, France, Spain, Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt, And Oman Empower Saudia’s Vision 2030 Travel Growth With New Routes And Visa Programs  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago European Parliament resolution against Turkey passes largely unnoticed in Cyprus

European Parliament resolution against Turkey passes largely unnoticed in Cyprus  Philenews

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2 w. ago Why does Saudi Arabia want a civil nuclear deal with the US?

Saudi Arabia and the United States are discussing a deal to cooperate on the kingdom’s ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, talks that have long been complicated by regional politics and concerns over weapons proliferation. Here are some of the main issues at play: WHY DOES SAUDI ARABIA WANT A NUCLEAR PROGRAMME? As the […]

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