Tag: Interview

WATCH: Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu on LBC

4 March, 2025

Iain Dale, LBC

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TRNC Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu appeared on LBC with Iain Dale to discuss the latest developments in the Cyprus issue, including the upcoming informal talks in Geneva.

He emphasised the need to move beyond outdated negotiation frameworks and recognise the reality of two states on the island.

The Foreign Minister also addressed the need to redefine the Cyprus problem, the continued isolation of Turkish Cypriots, and Türkiye’s role in supporting Northern Cyprus.

WATCH: TRNC isolation compounds the lives of Turkish Cypriot and British citizens, says President Tatar

12 September, 2024
Dominic O’Connell, Times Radio
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TRNC President Ersin Tatar was interviewed by Dominic O’Connell on Times Radio.

The President called on the UK to fulfil the promises they made in 2004 in ending the isolation of Northern Cyprus and to reinstate direct flights and direct trade.

LISTEN: President Tatar speaks to the BBC on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Türkiye’s Peace Operation

19 July, 2024

Newsday, BBC World Service

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President Tatar speaks to the BBC World Service’s ‘Newsday’ programme about how the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus plans on commemorating Türkiye’s peace operation in 1974 that prevented a genocide of the Turkish Cypriot People. He explains why Türkiye was acting legally in its role as a Guarantor Power to protect both Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and why its role on the island remains critical, alongside the UK’s.

Former celebrity hotspot in Cyprus blossoms after being closed off for 50 years

13 April, 2024

Georgie English, The Sun

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The ghost town of Maraş was reopened in 2020 by TRNC President Tatar. Known for its past as an A-list celebrity hotspot, the town is now being eyed as the Dubai of the eastern Mediterranean. 

After decades of abandonment, the TRNC has bold and ambitious plans to bring the seaside town back to its former glory. Over a million tourists have already visited the town – proving its incredible potential.

Two States in Cyprus can prevent the island from becoming the new Gaza

4 April, 2024

Nick Squires, The Telegraph

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Both Sides in Cyprus must remain level-headed and respectful of one another to prevent a costly mistake that could turn the island into the new Gaza. Speaking to The Telegraph’s Nick Squires, who was visiting the TRNC,  President Ersin Tatar outlined why he believes efforts to reunify the island are a ‘waste of time’, and explained how recognition from more countries can and will come slowly but surely.

The British Residents’ Society also gave their opinions on the continued stalemate in negotiations on the future of the island, with one commenting “you can’t keep flogging a dead horse.”

A lack of direct trade with and flights to Northern Cyprus is ‘onerous and arbitrary’ says senior Conservative MP

8 January, 2024

The Rt. Hon. David Jones MP, CapX

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The UK formerly had a sensible approach to bilateral ties with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Not any more.

Forcing passengers to disembark one aircraft and board another in Türkiye is a cruel and arbitrary measure, especially given the historic ties between the country and the UK.

To continue in this approach would be hypocritical of the British government – especially given it did not reject Kosovo or Bosnia when they declared their independence.

Direct trade and flights is in  Britain’s national interest. To not seize this opportunity gives Iran, China, Russia an open goal.

WATCH: President Tatar gives an exclusive interview to TalkTV on his two State vision for Cyprus

19 November, 2023

Peter Cardwell, TalkTV

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President Tatar speaks to TalkTV’s Peter Cardwell on his plans for a two State settlement for Cyprus, and touches on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the implications it may have for the island.

 

LISTEN: President Tatar features on Times Radio for exclusive interview with Baroness Ruth Davidson

31 March, 2023

The Rt. Hon. Baroness Ruth Davidson, Times Radio

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President Tatar speaks to former Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Ruth Davidson on his vision for a two State solution on Cyprus, the purpose of his visit to the United Kingdom, and his desire to see Britain adopt a more prominent role in resolving the ‘Cyprus issue’ in a fair way – respecting the sovereign equality of both Sides.

LISTEN: President Tatar gives an exclusive interview to LBC’s Iain Dale

29 March, 2023

Iain Dale, LBC

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President Tatar speaks to LBC’s Iain Dale on his vision of a two State solution on the island of Cyprus, the role the TRNC can play on the world stage, and the history of the island and why the TRNC formed.