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Cyprus votes for new parliament amid anger over graft scandal

National Popular Front could double its representation as votes show distaste for corruption scandals

The United Nations will host a meeting from 27 to 29 April on the conflict that has split the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus for almost five decades. "The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem within a foreseeable horizon," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The format of the talks will be an "informal 5 +1 meeting", including Cyprus two rival...

Apr 25 2021 01:06 Gmt+3 Last Updated On: Apr 25 2021 01:11 Gmt+3 Cypriots from both sides of the divide, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriots, marched on Wednesday in support of a solution that will reunify the island. The demonstration took place ahead of talks to begin in Geneva on April 27; there appears to be no consensus from leaders from either side, however. The protest march brought together 250 demonstrators according to Cyprus police reports. Demonstrators held placards reading “Yes ...

Last Updated On: Dec 25 2020 12:17 Gmt+3 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s proposed plans for the former seaside resort of Varosha in Northern Cyprus are contrary to international law, according to a study by the German Bundestags Scientific Service (WD) seen by Ahval ahead of publication. The 23-page legal study was commissioned by Bundestag member Sevim Dağdelen from the leftist Die Linke party and chairwoman of the German-Turkish parliamentary group.   On Oct. 6, the Turkish Re...