As Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion, Cypriot leader urges to reunify island

Turkey's president on Saturday put a damper on hopes for a quick resumption of talks to heal a half-century of ethnic division on Cyprus, reaffirming his support for a two-state deal that Greek Cypriots dismiss as a non-starter. Story by Siobhán Silke and Romain Michelot

Jul 20, 2024 - 17:00
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As Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion, Cypriot leader urges to reunify island
Turkey's president on Saturday put a damper on hopes for a quick resumption of talks to heal a half-century of ethnic division on Cyprus, reaffirming his support for a two-state deal that Greek Cypriots dismiss as a non-starter. Story by Siobhán Silke and Romain Michelot