Cyprus Problem | Minefield Map Useless

Cyprus Problem | Minefield Map Useless

Kibris Postasi newspaper (21.05.15, online) says that Baris Burcu, TRNC President Akinci’s spokesman, has revealed that the coordinates given by the Greek Cypriot side regarding the 28 minefields in the north are not good enough to help remove the mines. Mustafa Akinci discussed the issue today with the Chief of the UN Peace Keeping […]

Cyprus Problem | Confidence Building Measures Launched

Cyprus Problem | Confidence Building Measures Launched

After the meeting between President Nicos Anastasiades and new TRNC President Mustafa Akinci, news of the first exchange of confidence building moves was announced by UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide.

“Mr. Akinci announced that from tomorrow (Saturday), there will no longer be a requirement to fill a form at the […]

Cyprus Problem | Stalled Talks Restart on 15 May 2015

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After hosting a dinner for the two Cypriot Presidents, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, the UN Secretary Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, said that talks aimed at reunifying the island would restart on the 15th May 2015. In a statement Eide said:

“I think this is a unique opportunity that […]