The Turkish president accuses Greece of wanting to establish a naval base of its own in Cyprus. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is ready to build a naval base in Cyprus, half a century after its forces invaded the now-divided island. “If necessary, we can construct a base and naval structures in the north” of Cyprus, Turkey’s official Anadolu …
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Expectations are low as Greek and Turkish Cypriots prepare for new talks, but some believe Turkey may hold the key to a solution. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will oversee three days of informal discussions starting in Geneva on Tuesday between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, joined by the foreign ministers of Cyprus’ “guarantors” – Greece, Turkey, and former …
