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UNFICYP
UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 03/64
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EU Must Pressure Greek Cypriots, Say Turkish Cypriots (13.11.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Mail) The E.U. must push the Greek Cypriot side to make concessions on a reunification deal with the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north after Cyprus joins the expanded bloc next May, Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Dervis Eroglu said yesterday. In an interview with Reuters, Eroglu said the Greek Cypriot side would have little motivation to compromise on a peace deal of its own accord once it had joined the European Union.
Elections Will Decide Denktash’ Fate (13.11.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Mail) Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash said yesterday he would quit as negotiator in stalled talks to reunite Cyprus if parties supporting him decisively lost the December general elections in the north. But Denktash said he was sure parties backing his rejection of the UN peace blueprint would win the election on December 14, barely five months before Cyprus joins the European Union.
EU: Cyprus „Serious Obstacle“ for Turkey (06.11.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Mail) The European Commission said yesterday that failure to settle the Cyprus issue could pose a 'serious obstacle' to Turkey's bid to open EU membership talks, rebuffing pressure from Ankara to avoid such linkage. Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul vowed to step up efforts to end the decades-old division of the island by next May, when Cyprus joins the EU, but added that it should not be used to delay the opening of negotiations with his country.
Cyprus and Britain and Turkey (31.10.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Weekly) (I)t is becoming clearer among diplomatic circles that the EU will become more and more involved in the situation on the island. Britain has a key role to play. … If Turkey really wants to get a date for the start of accession talks with the EU, it has to tackle the Cyprus problem first. As Lord Hannay, Britain’s former Special Envoy for Cyprus, said…, if the Cyprus problem is not settled by May 1, 2004, then Turkey will come across Cyprus all the time as it seeks to begin negotiations on its own entry.
EU Commissioner Promotes Annan Plan (27.10.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Weekly) EU Regional Affairs Commissioner Michel Barnier, here to review Nicosia’s preparations to implement structural funds after accession, yesterday urged Cypriots on both sides of the Green Line to do everything they can to take a united Cyprus into the European Union. … With a settlement, the EU would channel 240m euros in extra funds to the island – of which all but 40m euros would go to the Turkish Cypriots.
Kleine Schritte der Annäherung zwischen Athen und Istanbul (24.10.2003)
(Quelle: Die Welt) Regierung und Opposition in Athen stärken Erdogan und seiner AKP-Partei vor allem mit Blick auf die türkischen EU-Aspirationen den Rücken in der Hoffnung, er werde sich etwa in der Zypern-Frage gegenüber den Hardlinern beim Militär durchsetzen. Wenn das erreicht wäre, 'dann wäre das Fundament der Annäherung stabil', glaubt ein griechischer Diplomat.
Preparations for De-Mining (23.10.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Weekly) Preparations for de-mining the buffer zone have begun in earnest, with a United Nations expert in Nicosia putting together a detailed assessment of the best way forward. … Mine removal will go ahead under United Nations supervision and guidance, since neither side is allowed to enter the UN-controlled buffer zone, according to the 1974 ceasefire agreement.
Greek Cypriots Want to „Improve“ Annan Plan (14.10.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus Weekly) President Papadopoulos says he can negotiate improvements to the Annan plan to make it more functional, if and when new peace talks recommence with the Turkish Cypriot side early next year. But he will not disclose the points on which he will seek changes to the UN blueprint, arguing such disclosure at the present juncture would merely cause an internal debate among Greek Cypriots, which would be unproductive.
Military Exercises Cancelled (10.10.2003)
(Quelle: Washington Post) The State Department welcomed on Friday announcements by the Turkish, Greek and the Cypriot governments cancelling the annual fall military exercises on Cyprus. 'We think the decision contributes to building a positive atmosphere for reaching a comprehensive Cyprus settlement and stability in the Aegean region,' spokesman Richard Boucher said.
Denktasch unter Druck (25.09.2003)
(Quelle: NZZ) Im Vorfeld der Wahlen im türkischen Nordteil Zyperns gerät der Führer der Türkischzyprioten, Denktasch, zunehmend unter Druck. Die Opposition plädiert erstmals geschlossen für eine Lösung des Konflikts.
New Cyprus Talks in September (05.08.2003)
(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Efforts to revive negotiations for a solution to the Cyprus issue will resume in September, US State Department Special Co-ordinator for Cyprus Thomas Weston said in an interview with the Greek daily Phileleftheros. Weston explained that consultative talks on the plan proposed by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan will take place in Brussels and Italy.
Hans Eichel in Cyprus (31.07.2003)
(Quelle: Cyprus News Agency) Germany is willing to help Cyprus tackle problems, economic or other, which may arise from the reunification of the island, German Minister of Finance Hans Eichel has said, and announced that he has invited to Berlin Cypriot experts for an exchange of views on the matter.
Security Council Reaffirms its Position on Varosha (24.07.2003)
(Quelle: UN-News) Reacting to the latest developments in Cyprus, members of the United Nations Security Council today urged the parties to restart talks in a bid to reach a comprehensive settlement to the issue based on a plan put forward by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. … “The Council reiterated its well-known position, which remains unchanged, on Varosha, which is resolution 550,” (Security Council President Ambassador Arias of Spain) said. In that text, adopted in 1984, the Council said that it considered “attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible.”
Annan empfiehlt Verlängerung des Mandats von UNFICYP (03.06.2003)
(Quelle: UN-News) Though conditions in Cyprus have improved somewhat – with continued calm along ceasefire lines and the easing of restrictions at some Turkish Cypriot crossing points – United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has requested that the mandate of the UN mission in the country be extended until the end of the year. ... The UN Force, especially its civilian police component, has been active in ensuring a safe and orderly crossing of people and vehicles through the UN buffer zone. To face these additional duties, Mr. Annan recommends that the current police force of 35, be augmented by up to 34 more officers.
Vorsichtige Annäherung der Konfliktparteien in Zypern (11.05.2003)
(Quelle: New York Times) Changes have come so fast since April 23, when the Turkish side unexpectedly lifted its ban on travel across the cease-fire line, that the new momentum may seem unstoppable. The politicians of the two sides, accustomed to distrusting each other, cautiously welcome every new gesture, but at the same time examine it for pitfalls. They point to the many previous failed efforts to end the Cyprus crisis as warning signs. Neither side has showed a firm interest at this point in reopening talks on a permanent agreement — nor, for that matter, in resuming the mediation efforts by the United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, which broke down in March.