Brussels has launched legal action against Cyprus and Malta to stop their scandal-ridden “golden passport” schemes that sell EU nationality to rich foreigners. The European Commission accused both …
EU Starts Action Against Cyprus, Malta for ‘Selling’ Citizenship
The European Union executive said in a statement that the decision was taken because the two member states granted nationality – and thereby EU citizenship – in exchange for a pre-determined payment …
North Cyprus edges closer to Turkey after vote
In his victory speech, Ersin Tatar thanked Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, a close ally, and said the people of North Cyprus want their own state …
Cyprus Golden Passports: A Total Failure Of Checks And Balances
The Cyprus Investment Program had a big blind spot: its implementation. We now know that despite the fact that strict laws and regulations were in place, there was no capacity to impose them. The …
Turkey-Backed Candidate Wins Northern Cyprus President Vote
Cypriots living in the Turkish-controlled north elected a president who advocates a two-state solution for the divided island, an idea backed by Ankara that’s likely to complicate any reunification …
Cyprus economy slows more sharply than expected in Q2
The Cyprus economy slowed more sharply than expected in the second quarter of this year, according to data and a statement released by the Cyprus Statistical Services (Cystat) on Friday. Cyprus GDP …
PM Tatar Wins North Cyprus Presidential Vote, Says People Want Own State
Ersin Tatar, prime minister of the breakaway state of North Cyprus, won a presidential election runoff on Sunday with almost 52% of votes, in a result which could further strain ties with the Cypriot …
Right-wing nationalist Tatar wins North Cyprus presidential vote
In his victory speech, Ersin Tatar thanked Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, a close ally, and said the people of North Cyprus want their own state …
Hardliner wins elections in northern Cyprus
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 …