Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus

'Mediterranean Storm' drills begin as tensions remain high with Greece

The annual exercise is aimed at improving mutual training, cooperation, and interoperability between the Turkish Cypriot Peace Force Command and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Security Forces Command, according to the ministry statement.

After lifting the arms embargo, is the US interested in peace in Cyprus?

Once upon a time, the US sought to mediate and unite a divided island. Now, by ending the arms embargo, it wants to sell weapons to the Greek Cypriot administration.

Turkey: US poisoning peace by lifting arms embargo on Greek Cypriots

Also responding to Washington's decision, TRNC President Mustafa Akinci says it "was not a step in the right direction."

Turkey ready to resolve differences over Eastern Mediterranean: Erdogan

Ankara accuses Greece of pursuing maximalist policies in the Eastern Mediterranean and underlines that its maritime claims violate Turkey’s sovereign rights.

Turkey says will respond if EU takes new measures against it

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on the EU to be an “honest broker” in disputes between Ankara and EU member states France, Greece and Cyprus.

Turkey: EU covering up Greek human rights violations

It is a moral and legal obligation to respect and protect dignity of asylum seekers, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Greece ready to discuss maritime borders with Turkey

Greek prime minister says it is not an era of gunboat diplomacy and such understandings belong to other centuries.

Turkey slams flying of Byzantine flag on mosque in Greek Cyprus

The hanging of a Byzantine flag over a mosque in Cyprus' Larnaca city was described as a "provocation" by Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay.

Turkey deploys surveillance drone in northern Cyprus

Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles took off from an airbase in Dalaman, Turkey and touched down at the Gecitkale airport in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Libya deal shows Turkey determined to protect its rights, Erdogan says

In an interview with TRT, Turkey's President Erdogan said other international actors cannot carry out activities in the areas marked in the Libya-Turkey maritime deal.

European Union sanctions against Turkey are an obstacle to peace

The EU's sanctions coupled with the international community's endorsement of Greek Cypriot unilateralism dims the hopes for 'gas-for-peace'.

Cooperation is the only way out of Eastern Mediterranean's energy dilemma

The European Union and the US should play a more constructive role in resolving the Eastern Mediterranean dispute between Turkey and Greek Cyprus - the escalating of tensions is counter-productive.