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 …
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Athens, Greece – Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades is in uncharted waters. “I do not see Turkey accepting a solution on Cyprus that doesn’t mean total and permanent control,” says Alexandros Mallias, a veteran Greek diplomat. A journalist in northern Cyprus, who declined to be named, said: “Turkey said that if Crans Montana fails they will implement ‘plan B’”, referring to …
