Cyprus condemns Turkish Foreign Minister's visit to occupied north, labeling it "illegal" and a violation of international law. The visit comes amid efforts to restart reunification talks.
Tag: Occupied Territories
Turkey is facing economic consequences due to increased arrests of property usurpers and is intensifying pressure on Greek Cypriots in occupied Famagusta to sell their land. Turkish magnates and developers are employing various tactics, including coercion and offers of "compensation," to acquire properties, while some Greek Cypriots are reportedly acting as intermediaries. This activity is impacting the construction industry in the occupied territories and raising concerns about the "Turkification" of the island.
Two Hungarian women remain in custody, accused of marketing Greek Cypriot land valued at €58 million in the occupied territories. The investigation points to their alleged promotion of tourist accommodations on these lands, raising serious allegations of illegal property dealings and money laundering.
In a contentious development, products branded as ‘Halloumi – North Cyprus’ are being manufactured in the occupied territories and exported to third countries, creating significant competition for genuine halloumi from the free areas. This issue, highlighted by Nikos Papakyriakou of the Coordination Committee of Cattle Breeders, underscores a lack of government action despite protests and a 2010 court ruling. The situation, where lower-cost production without proper oversight undermines fair market practices, poses a growing challenge for Cyprus's halloumi industry