Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat stated that the Greek Cypriot side has consistently avoided cooperation, as his successor Tufan Erhurman and President Nikos Christodoulides prepare for upcoming negotiations in the buffer zone.

The Immovable Property Commission (IPC) in Cyprus has been defended as the only option for Greek Cypriot property owners seeking redress, with arguments highlighting the lack of an equivalent mechanism for Turkish Cypriot displaced persons. This discussion centers on the fairness and functionality of the IPC in resolving property disputes.

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on August 26, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s proposal regarding crossing points expected to be a central topic of their discussions.

Critical consultations on the Cyprus issue are set to take place on August 26, with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman meeting under United Nations auspices.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that President Nikos Christodoulides rejected a proposal from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to clear more landmines across Cyprus during his visit.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman reiterated his call for weekly meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides to complete the 'homework' set by the United Nations Secretary-General.

The leaders of Cyprus met with UN Secretary-General Guterres and Erhurman for a tripartite meeting, with Cypriot President Christodoulides expressing cautious optimism afterward.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to visit Cyprus to assess the situation and encourage Cypriot leaders to re-enter negotiations, with the government expressing reserved optimism for fruitful meetings.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that both President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman have demonstrated a commitment to building a relationship based on trust in recent months.

Tufan Erhurman, identified as the head of the 'pseudo-state,' was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening after experiencing discomfort, according to local media reports.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that the Greek Cypriot leadership continues to use law for political purposes regarding property issues, asserting that the property issue can only be resolved through 'sincerity'.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that the Turkish Cypriots' will for a solution to the Cyprus problem is 'clear'. His comments follow media reports over the weekend suggesting a 'looser' solution to the long-standing issue.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman convened a meeting of Turkish Cypriot political parties and urged for tangible results to be achieved at the upcoming enlarged meeting concerning the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has called for clear definitions of objectives and content before any expanded 5+1 meeting on the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the need for proper preparation to ensure a meaningful outcome.

United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to return to Cyprus next month to hold separate meetings with both Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and President Nikos Christodoulides.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that the north and its governments have failed to create suitable conditions for young people. He called for a new generation to lead change and address the issues.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman is reportedly set to veto a law passed by the legislature last week that would criminalize the naming of high-profile individuals accused of crimes.

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are scheduled to hold a new meeting on Friday at 4 PM. The meeting will be hosted by the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, within the UN buffer zone.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman vowed not to 'fall for the provocation' of recent comments made by President Nikos Christodoulides and government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis regarding the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman pledged to take necessary steps to resolve the issue of Cypriot art professor Senih Cavusoglu being refused entry to Turkey.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, ahead of attending the Antalya diplomacy forum this weekend.

Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Selim Sfeir met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Thursday, accompanied by Maronite Cypriot community representative Yiannakis Moussa, ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend.

President Nikos Christodoulides announced progress on confidence-building measures following his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, with both sides agreeing to meet again by the end of April.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman warned against people becoming "trapped by history" in response to statements made by President Nikos Christodoulides on the anniversary of the creation of EOKA. This follows Ünal Üstel, Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, condemning Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides for statements praising the EOKA terrorist group.

The ruling coalition in Northern Cyprus issued a decree to halt cost-of-living allowance payments for public sector workers until next year, after failing to pass a related bill through the legislature.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman criticized the Republic of Cyprus for allegedly preventing a planned Eid al-Fitr visit to the Hala Sultan Tekkesi in Larnaca.

Cyprus has proposed a specific April date for a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, following Erhurman's earlier criticism of Christodoulides' statements on the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman confirmed that diplomatic engagement on the Cyprus problem has resumed but cautioned against unrealistic expectations for a rapid breakthrough, also warning against the island's militarization.

Plans to build a theology college in Famagusta were on Thursday ruled legal by the Turkish Cypriot supreme court, after having been referred to the judiciary by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman…

A meeting between Cyprus President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman kept alive a process to define a negotiating framework for the Cyprus problem.

Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish representatives have clashed over the framework for restarting negotiations to resolve the island's division. As diplomatic envoys prepare to return to the region, both sides continue to exchange conflicting demands regarding the pace and conditions of the dialogue.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that attempts to 'render Turkish Cypriots invisible' are unhelpful to efforts to find a solution to the Cyprus problem. His comments followed political pressure from the Greek Cypriot side that led to a cancellation.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman's undersecretary Mehmet Dana briefed diplomats at the Home for Cooperation, with Erhurman emphasizing that the world needs to acknowledge their efforts.

Nicosia is seeking a 'substantive discussion' at the upcoming leaders' meeting, with negotiators set to meet beforehand to prepare for talks between Christodoulides and Erhurman regarding the Cyprus issue.

Tufan Erhurman is being criticized for his role as the 'conductor of the orchestra' at an annual 'carnival of hate and fanaticism' in Cyprus, despite remaining popular among a certain crowd.

New members of the Cypriot cabinet are set to receive annual salaries of up to €78,000, as President Christodoulides prepares for a meeting with Erhurman on August 26.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman emphasized the necessity of implementing confidence-building measures, both between the island's two sides and between the Turkish Cypriot community and the European Union, during his meeting with European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira.

The article discusses Turkish Cypriot leader Erhurman and his 'lessons' in law, written by Dr. Kyriakos A. Kenevezos, former Cyprus ambassador and education minister.

UN Secretary-General Guterres' visit to Cyprus is considered 'very significant' and is expected to help the Cypriot sides 'understand each other better.' This visit aims to facilitate dialogue and progress in resolving the Cyprus issue.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has been discharged from the hospital after being kept under observation overnight, following an illness he experienced at an art exhibition. His office confirmed his general condition is good.

A fourth suspect has been remanded in connection with the brutal assault of a 47-year-old man in Ayia Napa, while officials have denied reports that the victim has died.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman reiterated his support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman met with three of his four living predecessors—Mehmet Ali Talat, Mustafa Akinci, and Ersin Tatar—as efforts intensify both on the island and internationally to resume serious negotiations on the Cyprus problem.

The President of Cyprus stated that the coming days will be decisive for the Cyprus issue, following a meeting where the UN envoy outlined the next steps for the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that Turkish Cypriots wish to connect with the world and avoid isolation, amidst a disagreement with the 'foreign minister' over the Cyprus problem.

The Turkish Cypriot legislature voted late Monday night to defy two vetoes exercised by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, repassing laws concerning the development of forest land in the Karpas peninsula and the criminalization of naming journalists.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears to be launching a new initiative on the Cyprus problem following the parliamentary elections and the completion of the Cyprus issue, as discussed after the Christodoulides-Erhurman meeting.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman announced that Turkey has lifted entry restrictions for more than 15 Cypriot individuals, informing them individually of the decision.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman on May 8 at the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative’s residence to discuss the Cyprus problem, amidst ongoing criticism over Christodoulides' statements.

Tufan Erhürman, leader of the main opposition Republican Turkish Party (CTP), met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo in Turkey. Their discussions focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem.

Turkish forces moved tanks into the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, prompting a deployment by British Bases forces and calls for calm from UNFICYP. Reports on the situation's current status are mixed, with some indicating calm while others detail the initial incursion.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman announced the end of his mediation efforts between the ruling coalition and trade unions as a general strike over planned cost-of-living cuts continues.

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed hope for positive developments ahead of his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in Nicosia.

UNFICYP has condemned an incident where a group threw rocks and fireworks towards Turkish Cypriots in the UN buffer zone on Markou Drakou street in Nicosia, an event that occurred on the anniversary of Eoka's creation and follows allegations by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman.

The Cypriot government has affirmed its 'firm' political will for progress on the Cyprus problem, ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides announced that Cyprus aims to begin exporting natural gas to Europe via Egypt by 2027 or 2028, ahead of his departure to Cairo for a major regional energy summit.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman used his Eid al-Fitr message to express hope that culture would eventually overcome violence and power, calling for dialogue.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman proposed the creation of a bicommunal technical committee on halloumi on Saturday, stating that the Turkish Cypriot side is ready to cooperate with the republic…

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Tuesday elected to refer to the north’s judiciary a controversial law passed by the north’s ‘parliament’ last month which will see Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom bring fibreoptic internet to the north. He referred the law to the judiciary as it is believed that given the fact that the […]

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman visited the Greek Cypriot middle school in Rizokarpaso on Wednesday, meeting pupils and teachers from both that school and the town’s Greek Cypriot primary school. His office said on Thursday that he had met the primary school’s headteacher Katerina Ktisti and the middle school’s headteacher Elias Evripidou, and that both […]

An editorial argues that apologists for Erhurman fail to recognize that other stakeholders have valid opinions regarding Cyprus's internal matters that do not necessarily align with their own viewpoints.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that reluctance to implement new confidence-building measures and efforts to limit Turkish Cypriots’ international presence are detrimental to resolving the Cyprus problem and damage relations between the two communities.

Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana are scheduled to meet on Thursday at 11 AM, in preparation for an upcoming leaders' meeting.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that any Cyprus settlement would require Turkey's approval, while also acknowledging that conditions for a new round of negotiations are emerging.

The meeting between Christodoulides and Erhurman is expected to focus on the issue of crossing points in Cyprus and progress on confidence-building measures. Christodoulides will press for advancements in these areas during their discussions.

Discussions are in progress between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides to arrange a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, aiming to create conditions for a broader meeting on Cyprus.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides expressed optimism for a 'productive' joint dinner with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, following an earlier meeting with Guterres.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman emphasized the need for 'results' at the next enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem during his speech marking the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's invasion of the island.

Mehmet Dana, undersecretary to Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, has called on newly appointed European Commission envoy Raffaele Fitto to facilitate efforts to implement the EU’s direct trade regulation with Turkish Cypriots.

The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tufan Erhurman, has been hospitalized. This event occurred while efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem continue.

A fourth individual has been arrested in connection with the attack on a 47-year-old Turkish Cypriot in Ayia Napa. The incident has drawn condemnation from officials, including Erhurman.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has dismissed as "baseless" recent media claims regarding the progress and direction of discussions on the Cyprus problem, suggesting they may be intended to provoke.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated there is no 'lack of understanding' between himself and Turkey, as efforts continue to resume negotiations aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that significant progress has been made on the Cyprus issue since he assumed his role in October last year, indicating they are much further along than at the start.

At a summit of Turkic states, Turkish Cypriot leaders reiterated their strong will for a solution to the Cyprus issue. Concurrently, Turkish President Erdogan called on the Turkic states to strengthen their ties with the Turkish Cypriot community.

Christodoulides expects an enlarged meeting with Erhurman to be announced soon, where he anticipates challenges will be addressed. This upcoming diplomatic engagement aims to tackle various issues.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has challenged government spokesman Constantinos Letymbiotis's comments on the status of the two sides at the Cyprus talks, asserting that everyone knows they participate as "two leaders."

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman declined to disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles.

The Cypriot government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, described the placement of the 'TRNC' flag at a meeting between Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo as an "unfortunate moment."

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Antalya diplomacy forum, with foreign ministers from both sides also in attendance.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on social media that the flag of the breakaway state was burned in the government-controlled areas ahead of Easter celebrations.

Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou emphasized the need for progress on the Cyprus problem following a meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman that concluded without substantial advancement.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will attend an upcoming meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurma with a 'creative approach' and political will, aiming to resume direct negotiations within the agreed framework.

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are scheduled to meet next Monday.

The Greek Cypriot side has suggested a specific date for a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, though no response has been received yet.

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman has voiced support for Türkiye’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the TRNC, warning that growing militarization poses risks, while also calling for any foreign military buildup in Cyprus to be non-permanent.

A Noverna Analytics poll indicates that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative, with 41 percent expressing unfavourable views.

There is “no understandable reason” to say that a new crossing point in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia would only benefit Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday. “It is clear that the Mia Milia and Louroujina crossing points would benefit both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. Especially considering the […]

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman are set to meet on Tuesday, in the framework of UN-led meetings to move the Cyprus problem forward and keep channels of communication open. The meeting will take place at 11am at the chief of mission’s residence in the buffer zone and will be hosted by […]