Cyprus: The Republic of Cyprus turns 64 in the shadow of permanent division
Since 1963, Cyprus has experienced turmoil, including the occupation of 37% of its territory by Turkish forces for over half a century. Now, the risk of permanent division, which Ankara has long sought to make legal (de jure), looms larger
Chancellor Merkel and Italian PM Conte fully support Cyprus in light of Turkish provocations
The three leaders had phone contacts
Cyprus Minister: Turkey complicit in migrant trafficking
Turkish airliners are flying migrants from Turkey to the illegal airport in occupied Cyprus where they are guided to the green line to seek asylum from the Republic of Cyprus