Cyprus/TRNC Archive
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Ex-Polly Peck CEO Nadir Accused of $233 Million U.K. Theft
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsBy Erik Larson (Updates with salary and cars in eighth paragraph.) Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) — Asil Nadir, the former Polly Peck International Plc chief executive who fled Britain in 1993... -
The total failure of Denktash
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentBy Makarios Droushiotis Published on January 22, 2012 Rauf Denktash (L), with form UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and former President Tassos Papadopoulos RAUF Denktash has left an indelible mark... -
Turkey’s elite attend funeral of Denktash
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe funeral of the former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash has taken place in Nicosia. He died last week at the age of 88. Denktash was revered by Turkish Cypriots... -
Reports: Turkey to push for two-state Cyprus if UN talks fail
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsDavutoglu has reportedly noted that if this happens, a solution model based on two independent states will be adopted by the Turkish side instead of a bi-zonal bi-communal solution. BY... -
Turkey to complete water project to Turkish Cyprus in four stages
Posted on January 8, 2012 | No Comments“Mr. Prime Minister asked us to complete the construction on March 7, 2014,” Eroglu said. Turkey’s forestry & water works minister said on Saturday that Turkey would complete the water... -
Noble’s Cyprus Gas Discovery May Be Complicated by Turkey
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 1 CommentBy Mike Lee and Stelios Orphanides (Updates with closing share price in 10th paragraph.) Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) — Noble Energy Inc.’s plans to develop as much as 8 trillion cubic... -
Cyprus House President: the only problem in our region is Turkey
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 4 CommentsTURKEY is an expansionist state conspiring against the interests of Hellenism, President of the House, Yiannakis Omirou, stated today, adding that both the European and international community must realize as... -
UN chief, Security Council urge Cypriot rivals to accelerate peace talks – The Washington Post
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 1 CommentUN chief, Security Council urge Cypriot rivals to accelerate peace talks By Associated Press, Published: December 14 UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.’s chief and its most powerful body urged rival... -
Nicosia hails conclusions of Council about Turkey
Posted on December 12, 2011 | 1 CommentNicosia hails conclusions of Council about Turkey Article | December 11, 2011 – 2:00pm Cyprus’ government is satisfied with the content of the conclusions of the General Affairs Council that... -
Turkey to freeze relations with EU from January – Cyprus – ANSAMed.it
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No Comments(ANSAmed) – ANKARA, DECEMBER 8 – The announced ”freeze” on Turkey’s relations with the EU will start already at the beginning of the coming year, and not only in the... -
Bleak EU future if Turkey does not act on Cyprus
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 1 CommentHe made it clear that as long as Turley refuses to implement its obligations these chapters cannot be opened. FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE • Sun, Nov 06, 2011 Government Spokesman Stephanos Stephanou... -
Turkey warns Israel against ‘threatening’ gas proprietorship
Posted on November 6, 2011 | 1 CommentAnkara says will not stand for Israel-Cyprus independent gas exploration in east Mediterranean Ynet Published: 11.05.11, 18:56 / Israel Business Ankara will not allow for any independent natural gas exploration... -
AFP: Israel’s Peres says gas finds no threat to Turkey
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsBy Charlie Charalambous (AFP) – 16 hours ago NICOSIA — Visiting Israeli President Shimon Peres said in Cyprus on Thursday that gas finds in the Mediterranean Sea were no threat... -
Turkey, north Cyprus sign new energy deal
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No CommentsNICOSIA – Anatolia News Agency The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) signed an oil field services and production agreement with the Turkish Cypriot Economy and Energy Ministry in Nicosia yesterday. Delivering... -
Turkey to send another ship for gas search off Cyprus
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsANKARA: Turkey will send another vessel for gas and oil exploration off Cyprus on Monday, the energy minister said Sunday amid escalating tension over prospecting off the divided island. It... -
FM: Turkey’s commitments to EU not negotiable
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsForeign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE • Tue, Oct 18, 2011 Turkey does not understand what it means to be a candidate country for EU membership, Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis... -
Minister urges Turkey to contribute to Cyprus solution
Posted on October 18, 2011 | 1 CommentThe government has challenged Turkey to actively contribute to a political settlement in Cyprus, instead of threatening and being intransigent in its approach towards a solution. The UN peace talks... -
Turkey Doesn’t Want Greek Cyprus Taking EU Council Presidency
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsThe Turkish government declared that it will suspend its relations with the European Union if the Greek half of Cyprus takes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European... -
Turkey’s Piri Reis vessel is OK, says official
Posted on October 16, 2011 | No CommentsNICOSIA While Turkey denies claims that the engine of the Piri Reis, a vessel searching for energy in the eastern Med, has broken down, Greek Cyprus is preparing for a... -
Cyprus Signals Block On Turkey EU Energy Chapter
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 1 CommentCyprus supports the opening of Turkey’s EU Energy chapter but only if it signs the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and normalises relations with the island, says...
