GREEK CYPRIOT LEADERSHIP’S ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO IS FUTILE The ongoing work related to the decision of our Government regarding the closed area of Maraş (Varosha) are being undertaken within the framework of international law, as well as with due consideration of the rights of the Evkaf and former inhabitants of the said [...]

As the Deputy Prime Ministry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we salute the pertinent message given in the report of the United Nations Secretary-General, approved by the UN Security Council, which call on the two sides, local and international actors to cooperate, in effect a call towards changing the status quo. The UN Security Council [...]

MEMBER STATE SOLIDARITY HAS TURNED INTO “HORSE BLINDERS” The support afforded blindly by the European Union (EU) to the Greek Cypriot administration, which it has illegally accepted as a member due to purely political considerations, has turned into an unjust situation of usurpation of the rights of the Turkish Cypriots. While the EU should also [...]

“Revenue agreement” is usurpation of Turkish Cypriot people’s equal rights and interests It has been stated that the Greek Cypriot administration of South Cyprus has reached a “revenue agreement” with Noble Energy and its partnered consortium of companies regarding the natural gas to be exploited from the “Aphrodite” gas field, and that it stands to [...]

“IF THE GREEK CYPRIOT SIDE WANTS TO SEE “OCCUPATION”, THEY SHOULD LOOK AT THEIR OWN ACTIVITIES” The TRNC and Turkey have always objected to unilateral activities regarding the issue of natural resources and have argued that all sides should cooperate on this issue. The Greek Cypriot side, which rejects our calls for cooperation and continues [...]

The words of the Archbishop is the clear reflection of a medieval mentality To be disturbed by reciprocal visits and economic relations is intolerance Economic and commercial activities should increase   We regret the statements made by Archbishop Chrysostomos to the Greek Cypriots on the occasion of Easter celebrations, one of the most significant days [...]

CALL ON THE GREEK CYPRIOT ADMINISTRATION FROM THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: “STOP PROTECTING MURDER SUSPECTS” “Stop sheltering murder suspect Salman and return him” The killing last September of one of our country’s most successful ceramic, statue and painting artists, Hasan Işık Özgöçmen, has deeply saddened our public. It is known by all circles that [...]

In light of the recent discourse regarding the status of the bicommunal village of Pile and the events that unfolded within the framework of the football match held outside the borders of the bicommunal village between Mağusa Türk Gücü and Nea Salamina teams, Our Ministry has felt the need to put forth the following clarifications. [...]

We warn the Greek Cypriot Administration to cease its armament activities, which have particularly increased in the recent period going beyond the purpose of defence. These activities, are not only threatening but are also insincere and provocative especially at a time when attempts are made to build confidence between the two sides.  The Greek Cypriot [...]

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted today Resolution 2453 accepting the extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 July 2019. While the detailed views and positions of the Turkish Cypriot side in this regard have been conveyed to the relevant parties, we would like to share [...]