Northern Cyprus News http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/ en andrew@williamson.net Copyright 2005 2005-06-16T15:18:51+02:00 U.N. extends mission of peacekeepers in Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/un-extends-mission-of-peacekeepers-in-cyprus/ The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep a peacekeeping force in divided Cyprus for another six months. General News The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep a peacekeeping force in divided Cyprus for another six months.

]]> 2005-06-16T14:18:51+02:00 Turkey's Erdogan: End Turkish Cyprus Isolation http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/turkeys-erdogan-end-turkish-cyprus-isolation/ Turkey’s Prime Minister has called on the UN Security Council to endorse a blueprint to ease the isolation of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. Prime Minister Recep Erdogan expressed frustration on Thursday that the Security Council had yet to vote on a plan developed by UN chief Kofi Annan to open the north of Cyprus. General News Turkey’s Prime Minister has called on the UN Security Council to endorse a blueprint to ease the isolation of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus.

Prime Minister Recep Erdogan expressed frustration on Thursday that the Security Council had yet to vote on a plan developed by UN chief Kofi Annan to open the north of Cyprus.

]]> 2005-06-10T14:56:03+02:00 Greek reaction to US delegation in Cyprus angers State Department http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/greek-reaction-in-cyprus-angers-us/ The US has for the first time officially protested the Greek authority in Cyprus, for its criticism of the US Ambassador in his greeting of the delegation of US Congress members on an official visit to the Northern Cyprus Republic of Turkey. General News The US has for the first time officially protested the Greek authority in Cyprus, for its criticism of the US Ambassador in his greeting of the delegation of US Congress members on an official visit to the Northern Cyprus Republic of Turkey.

]]> 2005-06-09T14:17:13+02:00 N Cyprus President Talat Says Isolation Of Turkish Cypriots Should End http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/n-cyprus-president-talat-isolation-of-turkish-cypriots/ President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Friday that Turkish Cypriots’ willingness to settle Cyprus problem continued. General News President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Friday that Turkish Cypriots’ willingness to settle Cyprus problem continued.

]]> 2005-06-05T15:05:07+02:00 Talat: The Cyprus Issue Needs An Urgent Solution http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/talat-the-cyprus-issue-needs-an-urgent-solution/ The Cyprus issue needs an urgent solution, President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Wednesday. General News The Cyprus issue needs an urgent solution, President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Wednesday.

]]> 2005-06-02T12:18:48+02:00 U.S. Congressmen In Northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/us-congressmen-in-northern-cyprus/ "Visit of U.S. congressmen to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is like a kiss of life for reunification of Cyprus and solution efforts”, said TRNC Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer. General News "Visit of U.S. congressmen to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is like a kiss of life for reunification of Cyprus and solution efforts”, said TRNC Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer.

]]> 2005-06-01T14:12:25+02:00 U.S. Congress Members Meet Northern Cyprus Parliament Speaker http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/us-congress-meet-northern-cyprus-parliament/ U.S. Congress members, who are currently in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for official meetings, met TRNC Parliament Speaker Fatma Ekenoglu on Monday. General News U.S. Congress members, who are currently in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for official meetings, met TRNC Parliament Speaker Fatma Ekenoglu on Monday.

]]> 2005-06-01T14:04:27+02:00 Prendergast Arrives In Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/prendergast-arrives-in-cyprus1/ UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Sir Kieran Prendergast arrived in Cyprus on Monday to hold meetings in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus General News UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Sir Kieran Prendergast arrived in Cyprus on Monday to hold meetings in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

]]> 2005-06-01T13:58:12+02:00 Talat Calls U.S. To Take Action For Lifting Blockade On Northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/talat-us-take-action-lifting-blockade-northern-cyprus/ Mehmet Ali Talat, the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Sunday that the United States should have a leading role in lifting the blockade on the TRNC.  General News Mehmet Ali Talat, the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Sunday that the United States should have a leading role in lifting the blockade on the TRNC. 

]]> 2005-05-25T13:48:27+02:00 US Congressman Whitfield to fly direct to Northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/us-congressman-whitfield-to-fly-direct-to-northern-cyprus/ Thomas Weston, a U.S. ambassador who was the special coordinator for Cyprus until August said flying directly into Northern Cyprus is not illegal “in the view of the United States or anyone else.” General News Thomas Weston, a U.S. ambassador who was the special coordinator for Cyprus until August said flying directly into Northern Cyprus is not illegal “in the view of the United States or anyone else.”

]]> 2005-05-25T12:42:48+02:00 UN aide to assess talks potential in Cyprus visit http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/un-aide-to-assess-potential-in-cyprus/ The U.N. political affairs chief will visit the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus on May 30 to see if reunification talks can be revived, the United Nations said on Friday. General News The U.N. political affairs chief will visit the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus on May 30 to see if reunification talks can be revived, the United Nations said on Friday.

]]> 2005-05-23T13:51:22+02:00 Industrialists From N Cyprus To Participate In Fair In Southern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/industrialists-from-n-cyprus-to-participate-in-fair-in-southern-cyprus/ Fifty-three companies from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will participate in the ‘Cyprus International Fair’ which will take place in southern Cyprus between May 20th-29th.  General News Fifty-three companies from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will participate in the ‘Cyprus International Fair’ which will take place in southern Cyprus between May 20th-29th. 

]]> 2005-05-19T15:07:29+02:00 Talat To Greek Cypriot Leadership: Lift Property Cases http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/talat-to-greek-cypriot-leadership-lift-property-cases/ Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat has indicated today (Wednesday) that the Greek Cypriot leadership should lift property cases in order not to cause difficulty in relations. General News Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat has indicated today (Wednesday) that the Greek Cypriot leadership should lift property cases in order not to cause difficulty in relations.

]]> 2005-05-19T15:02:46+02:00 Turkish Cypriot Leader Issues Warning http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/turkish-cypriot-leader-issues-warning/ The president of the Turkish Cypriot state in Northern Cyprus warned he may have to close the border crossings on the war-divided island if Greek Cypriots continued to push for restitution of their properties in the north. General News The president of the Turkish Cypriot state in Northern Cyprus warned he may have to close the border crossings on the war-divided island if Greek Cypriots continued to push for restitution of their properties in the north.

]]> 2005-05-16T07:24:04+02:00 EU calls for compromise with Cyprus on trade with north http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/eu-calls-for-compromise-with-cyprus-on-trade-with-north/ NICOSIA (AFP) - The European Union and Cyprus need to agree on relieving the economic isolation of the divided island’s Turkish Cypriot community, the EU enlargement commissioner said here. General News NICOSIA (AFP) - The European Union and Cyprus need to agree on relieving the economic isolation of the divided island’s Turkish Cypriot community, the EU enlargement commissioner said here.

]]> 2005-05-14T14:49:00+02:00 US Congressmen plan to visit northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/us-congressmen-plan-to-visit-northern-cyprus1/ In a bid to demonstrate Washington’s appreciation for the Turkish Cypriot administration’s support for pro-settlement policies in the Cyprus dispute, a U.S. congressional delegation is expected to visit northern Cyprus at the end of this month. General News In a bid to demonstrate Washington’s appreciation for the Turkish Cypriot administration’s support for pro-settlement policies in the Cyprus dispute, a U.S. congressional delegation is expected to visit northern Cyprus at the end of this month.

]]> 2005-05-13T12:25:33+02:00 Denktas: Greek Cypriot Government Will Have To Arrest Greek Cypriots http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/denktas-greek-cypriot-government-will-have-to-arrest-greek-cypriots/ "Greek Cypriot government, which issues warrant of arrestment for Turkish Cypriots as they are living in Greek Cypriot houses, will have to arrest Greek Cypriots who are living in houses of Turkish Cypriots, too,” said Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). General News "Greek Cypriot government, which issues warrant of arrestment for Turkish Cypriots as they are living in Greek Cypriot houses, will have to arrest Greek Cypriots who are living in houses of Turkish Cypriots, too,” said Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

]]> 2005-05-12T16:21:48+02:00 Northern Cyprus FM: It is Koffi Annan's turn to act http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/northern-cyprus-fm-koffi-annans-turn/ Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Serdar Denktas discussing his thoughts about the stagnation period regarding the Cyprus issue and the lack of signs revealing how this will be overcome, said that it is the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Koffi Annan’s turn to act. General News Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Serdar Denktas discussing his thoughts about the stagnation period regarding the Cyprus issue and the lack of signs revealing how this will be overcome, said that it is the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Koffi Annan’s turn to act.

]]> 2005-05-10T15:27:58+02:00 Schroeder: EU Assistance To Northern Cyprus Should Not Be Blocked Off http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/schroeder-eu-assistance-to-northern-cyprus-should-not-be-blocked-off/ German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said on Wednesday that European Union (EU) assistance to Northern Cyprus should not be blocked off, stating that attitude of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) throughout the referendum process as regards to Annan Plan, was well known. General News German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said on Wednesday that European Union (EU) assistance to Northern Cyprus should not be blocked off, stating that attitude of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) throughout the referendum process as regards to Annan Plan, was well known.

]]> 2005-05-09T15:16:51+02:00 British Ambassador Disappointed By The Lack Of E.U. Efforts To Lift TRNC Isolation http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/british-ambassador-disappointed-by-the-lack-of-eu-efforts-to-lift-trnc-isol/ British Ambassador in Ankara Peter Westmacott has stated that Britain has been disappointed by the lack of EU efforts to lift the isolation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).  General News British Ambassador in Ankara Peter Westmacott has stated that Britain has been disappointed by the lack of EU efforts to lift the isolation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). 

]]> 2005-05-09T15:05:43+02:00 Greek Cypriots side step from a solution for Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/greek-cypriots-side-step-from-a-solution-for-cyprus/ Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesman Namik Tan said that Greek Cypriot side was taking steps away from a solution of Cyprus issue. General News Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesman Namik Tan said that Greek Cypriot side was taking steps away from a solution of Cyprus issue.

]]> 2005-05-09T14:59:14+02:00 Top US diplomat holds settlement talks in Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/top-us-diplomat-settlement-cyprus1/ US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Ms Laura Kennedy visited Cyprus on Thursday and Friday to consult with both parties involved in the Cyprus issue to encourage a settlement. General News US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Ms Laura Kennedy visited Cyprus on Thursday and Friday to consult with both parties involved in the Cyprus issue to encourage a settlement.

]]> 2005-05-06T12:58:00+02:00 US envoy arrives in Cyprus to encourage new peace push http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/us-envoy-in-cyprus-to-encourage-peace/ NICOSIA - Washington’s new Cyprus envoy arrived on the divided island Thursday to encourage both sides to take steps to restart UN-sponsored peace talks. General News NICOSIA - Washington’s new Cyprus envoy arrived on the divided island Thursday to encourage both sides to take steps to restart UN-sponsored peace talks.

]]> 2005-05-05T15:32:43+02:00 Property Crisis Raises Concerns For Northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/property-concerns-for-northern-cyprus/ Lawsuits that have been filed by Greek Cypriots to regain property in the north of the island allegedly usurped post-1974 have started to create growing discomfort in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The TRNC Foreign Ministry has taken action by expressing its concerns to both the United Nations and the European Union. General News Lawsuits that have been filed by Greek Cypriots to regain property in the north of the island allegedly usurped post-1974 have started to create growing discomfort in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
The TRNC Foreign Ministry has taken action by expressing its concerns to both the United Nations and the European Union.

]]> 2005-05-05T12:47:49+02:00 Washington has no objections to US arms in Northern Cyprus http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/washington-has-no-objections-to-us-arms-in-northern-cyprus/ US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said the fact that Turkish troops based in Northern Cyprus had US made equipment was not in breach of American laws. General News US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said the fact that Turkish troops based in Northern Cyprus had US made equipment was not in breach of American laws.

]]> 2005-05-04T14:19:45+02:00 Northern Cyprus Foreign Minister Warns U.N. About Summonses Issued By Greek Cypriot Side http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/northern-cyprus-foreign-minister-warns-un/ LEFKOSA - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Ministry warned the United Nations (U.N.) that some Turkish Cypriots and some other people of foreign origin were harassed with summons the courts in the southern part of Cyprus for Greek Cypriots’ compensation cases. General News LEFKOSA - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Ministry warned the United Nations (U.N.) that some Turkish Cypriots and some other people of foreign origin were harassed with summons the courts in the southern part of Cyprus for Greek Cypriots’ compensation cases.

]]> 2005-05-04T12:54:44+02:00 Welsh architects to design Northern Cyprus apartments http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/welsh-architects-to-design-northern-cyprus-apartments/ A SOUTH WALES firm of architects has won a contract to design 250 holiday apartments for a new 15m GBP scheme in northern Cyprus TRNC General News A SOUTH WALES firm of architects has won a contract to design 250 holiday apartments for a new 15m GBP scheme in northern Cyprus TRNC

]]> 2005-05-04T12:05:24+02:00 Talat Requests UN to Re-launch Cyprus Initiative http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/index.php/News/m/talat-cyprus-initiative/ The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat has requested that the United Nations (UN) Secretary General take the initiative on the Cyprus problem and to send a UN special representative to the island. General News The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Mehmet Ali Talat has requested that the United Nations (UN) Secretary General take the initiative on the Cyprus problem and to send a UN special representative to the island.

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