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“Islamic State” in the occupied territories: Turkey’s plan for settlement and Islamization

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“Islamic State” in the occupied territories: Turkey’s plan for settlement and Islamization

Ankara aims to create a fully Turkish “Islamic region” in the occupied territories by strengthening the Turkish population and Islamizing the area. The transfer of settlers began in 1975 as part of this plan. The ongoing attempt to upgrade the pseudo-state with the goal of recognition is linked to the Islamization efforts. More mosques are being built than schools in the occupied territories, with imams mostly from Turkey. The Turkish plan also includes projects to transport water and electricity to the region. Erdogan has emphasized increasing the population of the occupied areas, with the goal of making Turkish presence the majority over Greek Cypriots through mass transfer and naturalization of settlers.

Our View: Target date is needed for conclusion of Cyprob talks

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Our View: Target date is needed for conclusion of Cyprob talks

Turkish Cypriot opposition politicians are against the open-ended peace process favored by President Nikos Christodoulides and support a two-state solution. There is no common ground for negotiations, and a target date for completion of talks is necessary for success. The UNSG’s envoy must find common ground urgently to prevent failure.

Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

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Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Google agreed to settle a lawsuit by destroying billions of data records related to secretly tracking the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.

Situation in Gaza , ‘desperate’, as WCK suspends relief

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Situation in Gaza , ‘desperate’, as WCK suspends relief

World Central Kitchen suspended its operations in Gaza after seven of its aid workers were killed in an IDF strike. President Nikos Christodoulides stated that the maritime aid corridor will remain open despite the suspension.

Centre met revised tax collection targets for fiscal 2024: Government Official

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Centre met revised tax collection targets for fiscal 2024: Government Official

The Centre has met its tax collection target of over Rs 34.37 lakh crore for 2023-24, with net direct tax collections reaching over Rs 18.90 lakh crore as of March 17. Gross GST collection in March 2024 was the second-highest ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore, with a year-on-year growth of 11.5 percent. Total gross collection for FY24 stood at Rs 20.18 lakh crore, surpassing the revised budget estimate.

ELAM takes cues from Italian far-right during ECR gathering

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ELAM takes cues from Italian far-right during ECR gathering

The ECR Conference in Nicosia, promoted by ELAM, focused on immigration and criticized the European Union. ELAM aims to follow the model of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party. Delegations from 22 countries attended the conference, discussing challenges facing Europe. Marinos Sizopoulos of EDEK warned of “genocidal plans brewing” and emphasized the need for a democratic solution to the Cyprus issue.

Interior Minister sees signs of solution to Cyprus problem

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Interior Minister sees signs of solution to Cyprus problem

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou stated that the government can see signs of a potential solution to the Cyprus problem in the near future.

A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

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A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

Fact: The Turkish Cypriot pro-solution camp believes that any new Cyprus negotiation process should have predetermined timeframes and clear consequences of failure to have a chance of success.

A feast of cinema: 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival

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A feast of cinema: 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival

The 22nd edition of the Cyprus Film Days International Festival will take place from April 12-20, 2024. The festival will feature 11 films in competition sections, with winners selected by a five-member international jury. The jury will present awards such as Best Film, Best Director, and Best Cinematography, among others. The winners will be announced on April 20, 2024, at the Closing and Awards Ceremony. Additionally, the festival will include screenings of films selected by the jury and a special programme called “The Jury Presents.”

Mastercard, Visa reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees

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Mastercard, Visa reach $30 billion settlement over credit card fees

Visa and Mastercard reached a billion settlement to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants, with savings likely to be passed on to consumers through lower prices.