The recent reforms in Northern Cyprus have made it easier for Greek Cypriots and Maronites to return to their ancestral villages. With streamlined criteria allowing entire families to resettle and updated residency requirements offering flexibility, these changes aim to support the elderly and promote unity and reconciliation on the island.
Ersin Tatar’s visit to Ankara underscores the TRNC’s commitment to Turkic unity and a twostate solution to the Cyprus issue, signaling a potential elevation in global standing. With strategic alliances forming and key regional meetings on the horizon, Tatar’s diplomatic efforts pave the way for increased international recognition and involvement for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Approximately 15 to 20 Greek Cypriot students were arrested for protesting outside the Turkish embassy during President Erdogan’s visit to Athens. The students, linked to the nationalist group DrasisKes, opposed Erdogan’s presence, leading to heightened security measures and a temporary ban on public gatherings.
