“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 [...]

For some time now, the Greek Cypriot administration has been interrogating, turning away and deporting foreign nationals back to their country who arrive at Larnaca airport with the intention to enter the TRNC by crossing the border checkpoints. Most recently, we have been informed that more than thirty Israeli tourists who have arrived at Larnaca [...]

As is known, demonstrations were carried out by a group of Greek Cypriots on 29th of November 2018 who demanded the closure of the crossing points leading to the temporary blockage of crossings at the Derinya checkpoint. The same group also distributed a calendar declaring their intention to continue their provocative activities which damage the [...]

According to the information received from the farmers of Serhatköy as well as the Turkish Cypriot Security Forces, 11 Greek Cypriots who were accompanied by Greek Cypriot press have driven to the region in 6 civilian vehicles violating the buffer zone and reaching as far as the TRNC border in the early hours of the [...]