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  • Cevdet Yilmaz Engages in Private Meetings with Northern Ministers

    Cevdet Yilmaz Engages in Private Meetings with Northern Ministers

    During his visit to the north, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz held a series of private meetings with local ‘ministers’ on Saturday, highlighting Ankara’s ongoing influence in the region.

    • During his visit to the north, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz held a series of private meetings with local ‘ministers’ on Saturday, highlighting Ankara's ongoing influence in the region.
    • This visit by Yilmaz is perceived as a reaffirmation of Turkey's involvement in the governance of northern Cyprus, a situation that has drawn attention from various observers.

    According to reports from the Turkish Cypriot press, these closed-door discussions took place at the Turkish ‘embassy’ in northern Nicosia. Each meeting lasted around 15 minutes and occurred after Yilmaz had completed his official engagements for the day.

    Among the officials who attended were the ‘minister of economy and energy’, Olgun Amcaoglu, the ‘finance minister’, Ozdemir Berova, and the ‘transport minister’, Erhan Arikli. Their presence indicates a concerted effort to engage key figures in the local government.

    Reports suggest that some officials arrived in government vehicles but had swapped their official licence plates for private ones, hinting at a desire for discretion during these informal discussions. However, specific details about other attendees remain unverified.

    This visit by Yilmaz is perceived as a reaffirmation of Turkey’s involvement in the governance of northern Cyprus, a situation that has drawn attention from various observers.

  • Greek Cypriot Accidentally Enters Northern Territory

    Greek Cypriot Accidentally Enters Northern Territory

    A 32-year-old Greek Cypriot found himself in a precarious situation early Thursday morning when he accidentally crossed into northern territory while driving along the Larnaca–Famagusta road.

    • A 32-year-old Greek Cypriot found himself in a precarious situation early Thursday morning when he accidentally crossed into northern territory while driving along the Larnaca–Famagusta road.
    • The Dhekelia bases police are currently investigating the incident. Efforts are underway, with assistance from the United Nations, to facilitate the return of the vehicle to its owner.

    The incident occurred at approximately 4am as he was navigating the route towards Strovilia. At some point, he inadvertently veered onto a dirt road, leading him away from the main path. After exiting his vehicle for a brief moment, he realised he was in an unfamiliar area.

    His alarming discovery came when he noticed lights from a nearby Turkish Cypriot outpost shining down on him. Recognising the potential danger, the man quickly fled in the opposite direction, heading towards the safety of the British bases-controlled territory. In his haste, he left his car behind, which he later reported was surrounded by Turkish Cypriot soldiers.

    The Dhekelia bases police are currently investigating the incident. Efforts are underway, with assistance from the United Nations, to facilitate the return of the vehicle to its owner.