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EU Urges Turkey to Halt Cyprus Military Actions

11/8/2025

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The European Commission urged Turkey to fulfill obligations toward Cyprus and oppose its "two-state solution" plan, citing harm to UN reunification efforts.
The EU's annual report condemns Turkey's military activities in Cyprus and rights abuses, including arrests of journalists and activists.
During her first visit to Cyprus, Kaja Kallas, Estonia's prime minister, said the island's future governance should be determined by its people, while noting Turkey's importance to the EU.

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The European Commission urged Turkey to fulfill obligations toward Cyprus and oppose its "two-state solution" plan, citing harm to UN reunification efforts.
The EU's annual report condemns Turkey's military activities in Cyprus and rights abuses, including arrests of journalists and activists.
During her first visit to Cyprus, Kaja Kallas, Estonia's prime minister, said the island's future governance should be determined by its people, while noting Turkey's importance to the EU.