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 …
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 …