A hardline rightwinger backed by Turkey has been elected as president of northern Cyprus, casting uncertainty over efforts to reunite the divided island and resolve a mounting regional dispute about …
Turkey-backed hardliner beats left-wing incumbent in Turkish Cypriot runoff
Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar, backed by Ankara, scored a surprise victory in a run-off presidential election Sunday in breakaway northern Cyprus, official results showed. Tatar, who advocates a …
Cyprus, the gig economy, survival
In Cyprus, many educated young people are choosing to work for themselves, while older people are dropping their corporate jobs and setting up for themselves.
Premier Tatar Ousts Incumbent President in Northern Cyprus Vote
Only Turkey recognises Northern Cyprus as an independent state. As well as having an impact on inter-island talks, the result of Northern Cyprus’ election may influence negotiatio …
North Cyprus prime minister, president compete in runoff election
Turkish Cypriots in the breakaway northern Cyprus voted in a tight presidential runoff that pits two different views of ties with the rest of the island, and that could influence a broader territorial …
Pompeo Seeks Reversal of ‘Provocative’ North Cyprus Move to Reopen Varosha
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus’ reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and seeking …
Threats to anti-Erdogan candidate on eve of northern Cyprus poll
The president of northern Cyprus has received threats from Turkish officials warning him to withdraw from elections tomorrow that threaten to widen divisions on the island.Mustafa Akinci will face …
Cyprus: The Not So Avoidable End Of The Golden Passports Scheme
Recent events regarding the Cyprus Investment Program (CIP) of golden passports did not leave much room for its survival.
Greece, Cyprus told to wait for EU action on ‘provocative’ Turkey
Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkey’s natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday but were essentially told to hold off …
Pompeo calls Northern Cyprus move to reopen Varosha provocative
U..S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus’ reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and …