The US should consider the tool of sanctions against Turkey in case Ankara continues its illegal activities in the fenced-off city of Varosha, Robert Menendez, chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations has said, noting that the events in Pyla reminded us that the regime in the Turkish-occupied areas “are intent on threatening and destabilising […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is investigating reports about the transfer of plots of land belonging to the Republic of Cyprus to the so called ministry of finance, following a decision of the illegal regime’s cabinet to construct a marina in Varosha.
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has asked for the revocation of all illegal Turkish actions in the fenced – off area of Varosha, stressing the EU’s support for the UN Security Council resolutions on the status of Varosha.
Cypriots who disagree with Turkey’s plans on the island.
New actions taken in the fenced-off area of Varosha are further steps in the wrong direction, Commission spokesperson tells CNA. Both Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot leadership are fully aware of the position of the European Union on Varosha, Commission spokesperson Stefan De Keersmaecker told the Cyprus News Agency, responding to a question on the […]
Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has said the government of Cyprus is promoting a generous package and a brave gesture as regards the Confidence Building Measures, underlining that the priority is to save Turkish occupied Famagusta.
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, and Famagusta Municipal Council will discuss on July 6 developments as regards the fenced off city of Famagusta, known as Varosha, and the policy to be followed regarding Turkish moves related to the occupied city.
Cyprus Permanent Representative in the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, has said that there needs to be more accountability regarding the compliance with the decisions of the UN Security Council, and that their implementation cannot be absent from the Council’s report.
