Ünal Üstel

Cyprus peace talks: Diplomatic deadlock and renewed efforts

189 clusters · 296 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides anticipates critical days for Cyprus issue

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute remain strained by disagreements over methodology and confidence-building measures (CBMs). Following a visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, conditions were set

National Unity Party political activity in Northern Cyprus

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UBP announces 50-member candidate list for 2026 elections

Leading up to the December 6 elections, officials from the National Unity Party (UBP) have been actively defending the party’s record and internal processes. Party members, including former Economy Minister Olgun Amcaoğl

Nicosia Turkish Municipality mayoral election campaign

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Lefkoşa political candidates campaign in Arasta district

Mehmet Aktunç, the National Unity Party (UBP) candidate for the Nicosia Turkish Municipality presidency, has begun outlining his municipal vision through various community engagements. Initially, Aktunç met with youth gr

Filo Jet shipwreck and investigation update

27 clusters · 187 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Filo Jet disaster: VDR recordings reveal steering failures and warnings

The investigation into the Filo Jet passenger ferry shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia continues. The disaster, which occurred on August 30, has resulted in a rising death toll. Following deep-sea operations by underwate

CTP expands anti-corruption strategy into election platform

8 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Republican Turkish Party outlines health and governance policies

The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) has intensified its preparations for the December 6, 2026, general elections by hosting a parliamentary candidate determination convention in Nicosia. Chairperson Sıla Usar İncirli reaf

Northern Cyprus social welfare and Target 2033 vision

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ünal Üstel announces 10-point support package for youth in TRNC

Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the National Unity Party (UBP) has expanded his administration’s social welfare and economic support policies through the ‘Target 2033’ development vision. This plan focuses on economic stabi

Turkish political criticism of economic instability

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Political parties in Turkey and Cyprus prepare for upcoming elections

Political leaders in Turkey have raised significant concerns regarding the nation’s economic stability and the perceived mismanagement of financial systems. Zafer Party Vice President Zekeriya Mete highlighted the dispa

UBP political stance on Cyprus sovereignty

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: National Unity Party celebrates 51st anniversary in Northern Cyprus

Political leaders within the National Unity Party (UBP) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution for the Cyprus dispute. UBP General Secretary Ahmet Savaş

Turkey-TRNC infrastructure and economic cooperation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Northern Cyprus inaugurate new state hospitals

Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) are advancing several large-scale infrastructure and economic cooperation projects under a 2026 agreement. In September 2026, Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılma

TRNC opening of first autism center

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Lefkoşa selected as 2027 OIC Youth Capital

In late September 2026, the TRNC announced the upcoming opening of its first autism center dedicated to adults over the age of 18. Minister of Labour and Social Security Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu stated the facility would serve