The Foreign Ministry has positively reacted to PACE’s resolution on Varosha, expressing appreciation for the decision supporting the return of the town to its legal residents. This move aligns with UN resolutions and challenges Turkey’s actions, fostering hope for a just and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue.
Martina Malikzada, an Afghan asylum seeker, faces heartbreak as her son is abducted by his Turkish Kurdish father, sparking a complex international custody battle. With legal and diplomatic challenges ahead, the case sheds light on the struggles of asylum seekers caught in the crossfire of personal, legal, and political complexities.
The Cypriot government is concerned that universities in northern Cyprus may be involved in human smuggling, with 188 cases reported of individuals using student visas to seek asylum. An inquiry is underway to investigate these universities’ potential connections to people smuggling operations, sparking debates about migration and international law.
The Cyprus foreign ministry strongly condemned Erdogan’s provocative statements, stating they pose a threat to the country’s sovereignty and security. The ministry emphasized a commitment to dialogue and legal action for achieving lasting peace despite Erdogan’s aggressive rhetoric.
The Cyprus sovereignty dispute has intensified as Turkish President Erdogan stirs controversy with claims of potential Turkish control over the island. The Cypriot government condemns these assertions, emphasizing their commitment to a peaceful resolution through a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality.
Turkey’s research vessel Bilim 2 caused tension with Cyprus by conducting scientific activities off Northern Cyprus, prompting Cyprus to assert sovereignty and issue an antinavtex. Amidst disputes over energy resources, the Cypriot President Christodoulides emphasized the importance of protecting the nation’s rights and territorial integrity against Turkey’s unauthorized maritime claims.
