The informal five-party Cyprus conference held on March 17-18, 2025, in Geneva once again highlighted the profound differences between the sides. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that the process would continue, with a new informal conference scheduled for July. However, despite extended discussions, no common ground was found for launching comprehensive negotiations. The conference’s most
The Cyprus negotiations, a process that has not reached a solution for many years, continues to be the scene of deep divisions and political rivalries between the two communities. The 3D (direct flights, direct trade, direct contact) demand repeatedly voiced by the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar to the
Ersin Tatar, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, said that from now on they will not sit at the table for any agreement that does not envisage the “sovereign equality” of the Turkish Cypriot people. Stating that there cannot be a “Cyprus crisis” as claimed and that they do not rise to the
Diplomatic efforts to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza continue, and the general inclination of the UN countries seems to shift against Israel. However, Netanyahu’s government, backed by US President Joe Biden, and his administration do not appear to be affected by the shift. Starting as a retaliation for Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7
While the Taliban celebrated its second year of regaining power on August 15 after the withdrawal of US-led forces, Turkish women’s rights associations appealed to the United Nations’ Special Coordinator leading the preparation of an independent report on Afghanistan with a letter, emphasising Afghan women’s rights. “As women in Turkey, where the basic principles of
One of the most difficult tasks in the Foreign Ministry must be the job of the spokesperson of the Ministry. When they appear in front of the press, the spokespersons have to give enough information to satisfy the journalists while at the same time not say anything about the essence of the matter, a mission
The cargo ship carrying 26 thousand tonnes of corn left Ukraine’s port of Odesa on Aug. 1 as the first shipment within the framework of the grain export deal signed under UN auspices and Türkiye’s guarantorship. Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni left the Black Sea Port at 9:48 AM local time, Ukraine’s ministry of infrastructure announced on
Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement with Türkiye under the United Nations auspices in Istanbul for the safe export of the grain and foodstuff waiting at the Ukrainian ports amid the ongoing war between the two countries, in an effort to ease the international food crisis stemming from the supply shortage. Two countries separately signed
Four-way negotiations for grain crisis will continue in a coordination center in Istanbul next week; CHP leader hinted at Presidential candidacy; Covid cases on the rise; Fitch report on Turkey indicate rising risks, the Minister defends “New economic system”; Wildfire in Datça taken under control… Here is what you need to know about Türkiye Today:
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