Varosha

Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

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Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

President Nikos Christodoulides has been briefed about the meeting of the UN secretary general with his personal envoy. The Turkish Minister of Defence, Yasar Guler, made a provocative statement regarding the Turkish troops’ “peace operation” in Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side is steadfast in requesting the resumption of talks, despite indications that negotiations may not be positive. The UNSG will also meet with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to convey specific messages on behalf of the Republic. Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar claimed that peace prevailed on the island in 1974 and that the Turkish Cypriots made significant gains. Turkish Cypriot MPs participated in discussions at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the issue of Varosha, claiming that the 1984 UN Security Council resolution is outdated.

Greek Cypriots receive , €30m from north’s IPC so far this year

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Greek Cypriots receive , €30m from north’s IPC so far this year

Greek Cypriots have received £25.4 million (€29.8m) in compensation from the Immovable Property Commission (IPC) in the north so far in 2024.

Council of Europe rapporteur visits Varosha

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Council of Europe rapporteur visits Varosha

– Piero Fassino visited Varosha on Wednesday
– Fassino hopes Varosha will become a “living town” again with the agreement of the two parties concerned
– Fassino’s findings from the visit will be compiled into a report for the PACE’s next assembly in June
– All Council of Europe member states are expected to take the vote on the report into consideration
– Turkish Cypriot observers thanked Fassino for listening to both sides before preparing his report