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Ünal Üstel rejects Christodulides' demands regarding Varosha
TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has issued a sharp response to statements made by Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodulides, labeling them as 'provocative, untrue, and hostile.' Üstel specifically criticized Christodulides' demands for the return of Varosha (Maraş), dismissing them as hollow threats that ignore the current realities on the island. Üstel maintained that the existence of two sovereign states is an undeniable fact and blamed Greek Cypriot leadership for the failure of previous peace processes.
Additionally, Üstel condemned attempts to obstruct a planned music festival at Kyrenia Castle, describing such actions as an attack on the cultural rights of the Turkish Cypriot people.
Separately, reports from Alithia suggest that Christodulides is failing to engage effectively with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to advance the Cyprus issue. The reports indicate that the dialogue between the two sides has deteriorated, despite efforts by the UN Personal Representative, Maria Angela Holguin, to facilitate a process before the Secretary-General's term concludes.
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Antonio Guterres · Maria Angela Holguín · Nikos Christodulides · TRNC · Ünal Üstel
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Üstel criticized attempts to block a planned music festival at Kyrenia Castle. www.turkgun.com · www.aksam.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Alithia newspaper reported that Nikos Christodulides is wasting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' time regarding the Cyprus issue. www.halkinsesikibris.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel described Nikos Christodulides' demands regarding Varosha (Maraş) as empty words and hollow threats. www.turkgun.com · www.aksam.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ünal Üstel asserted that the undeniable reality in Cyprus is the existence of two sovereign states. www.turkgun.com · www.aksam.com.tr