Tag: Cyprus

Lord Balfe Condemns TRNC Isolation as “Outrageous” in UK Parliament

30 May, 2025

MyKibris

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MyKibris reports on Lord Balfe’s latest remarks in the UK Parliament, where he described the ongoing embargoes and international isolation of the TRNC as “outrageous” and hypocritical.

Speaking at an event honouring Turkish Cypriot poet Osman Türkay, he highlighted the inconsistency of allowing direct flights to Taiwan but not to Ercan.

His statement is part of a growing wave of British parliamentary voices calling for an end to the unfair treatment of Turkish Cypriots.

The event also reflects increasing momentum in UK–Northern Cyprus engagement, which has gained significant ground under President Ersin Tatar’s leadership.

Avrupa Gazete Features Upcoming Documentary on Turkish Cypriot Football

30 May, 2025

Mert Ahmet, Avrupa Gazete

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Offside: The Untold Story of Sports in the TRNC, a documentary supported by the Freedom and Fairness for Northern Cyprus campaign, has been featured in Avrupa Gazete.

The article explores the roots of sporting isolation in Northern Cyprus and tells the stories of Turkish Cypriot players, coaches, and fans who continue to fight for international recognition.

The piece also sheds light on past attempts at integration, including the failed Zurich Agreement, and features scenes from recent matches, interviews with KTFF President Hasan Sertoğlu, Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, and President Ersin Tatar. This growing media attention reflects increasing awareness in the diaspora and international press about the injustices faced by Turkish Cypriots in sport.

The documentary is scheduled for release in early July 2025.

South Cyprus Rejects Water from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as Drought Crisis Deepens

30 May, 2025

SME Bulletin, Noel Alberts

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As the Greek Cypriot Administration faces a growing water crisis, authorities in the South have rejected an offer from the TRNC to supply clean water from Türkiye via the existing Geçitköy pipeline.

Instead, desalination units have been brought in from the UAE, despite the TRNC’s offer being more cost-effective and immediately operational.

Turkish Cypriot officials have criticised the refusal as politically motivated, noting that cooperation could have eased pressure on millions of residents and tourists.

The episode reflects ongoing resistance to practical collaboration between the two sides of the island.

New Documentary Spotlights Struggle for Turkish Cypriot Football Recognition

30 May, 2025

Mert Ahmet, Cyprus Today

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Cyprus Today has featured Offside: The Untold Story of Sports in the TRNC, a new documentary supported by the Freedom and Fairness for Northern Cyprus campaign.

The film explores the deep-rooted political barriers that have kept Turkish Cypriot football in the shadows of international sport, despite its rich history and passionate following.

Through interviews with key figures, including TRNC President Ersin Tatar, KTFF officials, and former international players, the documentary sheds light on the injustice of sporting embargoes and the community’s continued determination to compete on the global stage.

Set for release in early July 2025, the film marks an important cultural milestone in the ongoing fight for recognition and fairness.