2003 articles

01 OCT 2003	Haravgi European Court of Human Rights Grants Extension of Time for Turkey Politis We must eliminate any remainings of the sinful past Kathimerini Cyprus is biggest barrier to Turkey’s hopes to join EU Cyprus wargames to go ahead
30 SEP 2003	Yeniduzen Cyprus Peace Day at Ledra Palace Cyprus Mail Papadopoulos: arguments for Annan plan changes are gaining ground
27 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail EU approves 12 million Euros development package for the north
26 SEP 2003	Cyprus Weekly The harm Denktash is causing Tassos meets Annan in New York Government rules out observers for north elections My job is not up for grabs, says Denktash Time running out for Apostolos Andreas Cyprus Mail We should not give up, Tassos tells UN
25 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail Papadopoulos: no solution as long as Denktash is in power
24 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail Former envoy blasts Denktash

23 SEP 2003	Politis Why Greek Cypriots do not visit the occupied areas Philelefteros Turkey is not wanted in the EU Cyprus Mail EU inspectors face uphill struggle over trade with north Three arrested as donkey protest turns sour
20 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail December 14 set as date for elections in the north Denktash will allow international observers at elections
19 SEP 2003	Cyprus Weekly GOVERNMENT: No deal on Varosha Straight talking. please Papandreou and Powell see 'great opportunity' for Cyprus ‘Europe changed it all’ - Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis Tassos gets full Greek backing Cyprus Mail Return of Varosha the only acceptable solution
18 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail Denktash determined Varosha resettlement
17 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail More than a million have crossed the line
16 SEP 2003	Guardian Cyprus bids for unity – again

14 SEP 2003	Sunday Mail Denktash’s surprise plan ‘contains no surprises’
13 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail Turkish Cypriots can vote in European elections
12 SEP 2003	Cyprus Weekly Missing back on the agenda - Theodosiou Italy 'active' in getting Karpass school reopened Accession provides new impetus - Papandreou 'Bush must call mini-summit' on Cyprus Haravgi The Missing Persons Issue Before the EU Cyprus Mail Turkey ‘backs off in customs union deal’ Greeks released by Turkish side
11 SEP 2003	Haravgi Is George Papandreou “Rejecting”?
10 AUG 2003	Cyprus Mail Talat: elections a ‘turning point’ for Cyprus Cabinet committee estimates £6 billion needed to repair the north
09 AUG 2003	Cyprus Mail Did European Court judges stay at the Dome Hotel?
07 AUG 2003	Cyprus Mail Tassos to Talat: pot calling kettle black

05 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail Turkey backtracking on Loizidou payment Opposition parties in the north unite to oust Denktash Haravgi The decision by the Council of Europe on Loizidou case postponed Kathimerini Turk-Cypriot opposition unites Artifacts
03 SEP 2003	Phileleftheros Euro-Parliament takes action for Rizokarpaso High School Cyprus Mail 400 Turkish Cypriots employed in south since April
02 SEP 2003	Cyprus Mail UNFICYP working to solve enclaved school crisis
01 SEP 2003	Guardian Censors cast shadow over Venice
29 AUG 2003	Cyprus Weekly UN report on missing almost ready Terrorism is not just bombs! Properties issue heats up as refugees threaten action CoE rapporteur denounces Denktash over Rizokarpaso school Disy proposes prosecution for dealing with north Cyprus Mail Prison threat on dealings with the north
25 AUG 2003	Guardian Paul Hamilos@Gypsos
18 AUG 2003	Cyprus News Agency Morphou refugees call for a united Cyprus
09 JUN 2003	Politis Who goes, who doesn’t, and why? [Opinion poll on occupation line crossings] Simerini Diplomatic efforts centred on USA Phileleftheros Clerides dismissed Kleanthous’ accusations regarding Ammohostos Kathimerini Iacovou in US for talks on Cyprus Dealing with Turkey
08 JUN 2003	Sunday Mail Forget Famagusta for exports, Tassos tells Turkish Cypriots
07 JUN 2003	Cyprus Mail Clerides government was willing to open Famagusta port in exchange for Varosha Denktash stuck in the past, says Hannay
06 JUN 2003	Cyprus Weekly Ethnic cleansing, worst environmental crime Lack of mobility causes concern Turkish bid to play for more time on Loizidou is rejected Government criticises UN as Turks continue war of nerves in Strovilia Hannay removed from his Cyprus duties Government stands firm against use of Famagusta port Cyprus Mail Levent just played into hands of hardliners hands
05 JUN 2003	Cyprus Mail Keep your euros, Denktash fumes Strovilia residents told to get power from the north Hannay steps down from Cyprus job Phileleftheros The Turkish candidacy to the EU depends on a solution to the Cyprus issue
04 JUN 2003	Cyprus Mail 12m euros in EU aid for the north Benefits for Turkish Cypriots only if once they register for tax and social insurance Serdar walkout: Omirou reaches out to Turkish Cypriots but stands by remarks
03 JUN 2003	Cyprus Mail EU set to announce aid package for Turkish Cypriots Annan welcomes crossings but insists on solution

31 MAY 2003	Kathimerini Athens: Turk military has to step aside Two Turkeys Cyprus Mail Gul sees Cyprus settlement by end of next year Ankara announces massive aid package to the north on eve of EU measures
30 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail ‘Turkey ready to pay up in Loizidou case’
28 MAY 2003	Kathimerini Athens: Turk military has to step aside Two Turkeys Cyprus Mail Poll shows mixed feelings about crossings
27 MAY 2003	Financial Times EU in plan to lift curbs from northern Cyprus Reuters EU prepares 12 mln euro aid package for n.Cyprus Cyprus Mail Simitis: no point in talks until Turkish attitude changes EU package to inject 12 million euros into the north
26 MAY 2003	New York Times Turkish Cypriot Publisher Goes to Press, and Court, Almost Daily Reuters Greece sees no point in reviving Cyprus talks now
25 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Home sweet homeland Tassos must not forget what Greece has done
24 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Erdogan set to allow Greek Cypriot ships to Turkey
23 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Denktash is left exposed Simitis: Negotiations only if there would be an alteration in Turkish stance
22 MAY 2003	BBC Sting in tail of Cyprus visa offer Cyprus Mail Cautious De Soto says Annan plan could rise from the dead Crossing the line: a £7 round-trip Government dismisses Turkish property compensation plan
21 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail First Turkish Cypriot applies for registration in free areas EU hand sought in Turkey ships dispute
20 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail 20,000 Turkish Cypriots apply for passports Verheugen eyes Cyprus deal before accession Cyprus hails Turkish travel move

19 MAY 2003	Reuters Cyprus Ghost Town Remains Suspended in Time Kathimerini Cypriots to be let into Turkey Simerini Erdogan’s announcements are worthless
17 MAY 2003	Sunday Mail One-sided view of reality in the north EU to ease trade with Turkish Cypriots, but says there is no embargo to lift Papadopoulos ‘is sincere’ about peace talks
16 MAY 2003	Simerini Turkey needs to realise that it occupies European territory Cyprus Weekly Equal rights, and nothing less Bishop expelled from Morphou church during service Greek Cypriots arrested in north Fears over ‘special courts’ to settle property claims Cyprus Mail Government slams ‘fanatical’ Denktash views Bishop of Morphou thrown out of his own church Turkish soldiers threaten Athienou farmers
15 MAY 2003	Reuters Greece complains over Turkish warplane violations Cyprus News Agency Spokesman: Court decisions must be executed Phieleftheros EU’s direct involvement in the settlement The Foreign Minister Giorgios Iakovou is about to ‘hold a fight’ in Strasbourg Politis EU to Turkey: Accept Cyprus’ accession Cyprus Mail A tale of buried treasure with a happy ending Government relaxed over prospect of Turkish Cypriots claiming properties
14 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Papadopoulos holds firm on solution stance De Soto: I’m still on the case Turkish Cypriots find work in the south Cyprus News Agency Benefits from peaceful meetings evident, says President
13 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Papadopolous: Annan plan is outdated Cyprus urges Turkey to lift embargo

12 MAY 2003	Times Returning Cypriot families treasure deeds of kindness
11 MAY 2003	Cyprus Mail Inexcusable behaviour on the property issue
10 MAY 2003	Telegraph Cypriots find stolen homes sold Cyprus Mail Smiling Erdogan talks tough President slam’s Erdogan’s ‘two state’ message Turkish Cypriot woman returns buried jewellery to refugee Kathimerini Erdogan toes the line
09 MAY 2003	Guardian Free movement may still heal the division of Cyprus BBC Erdogan calls for Cyprus trade Cyprus Mail EU stands by bar on Turkish Cypriot exports
08 MAY 2003	Cyprus News Agency European Commission says pseudostate stamps not accepted President says missing persons' issue of primary importance Press and Information Office Different reactions to Wolfowitz's criticism of Turkey Cyprus Mail Turkish Cypriots beginning to look for jobs in south Government says foreigners not allowed overnight stays in the north
07 MAY 2003	Guardian Cyprus euphoria dented by Denktas Cyprus Mail Journalists in solidarity protest for Sener Levent Crossing over, into a legal minefield Minister slams Greek Cypriots in overnight hotel stays Ministry to re-examine law on Turkish Cypriot properties in wake of new situation 280,000 and counting...
06 MAY 2003	Associated Press U.S. Official Criticizes Turkey Over Iraq Cyprus Mail Turkish Cypriot journalist [Sener Levent] detained at checkpoint No exceptions for Turkish Cypriot traders Philelefteros This Friday in the occupied territories Ortam The same old story Kathimerini UN ‘not ready’ for Cyprus

05 MAY 2003	Ortam A step from Ankara in Cyprus – Reparations determined in the Loizidou case will be paid Kathimerini Cyprus – a return to normalcy? Cyprus gov’t pins hopes on Erdogan
04 MAY 2003	Sunday Mail UN 'to ask Turkish Cypriots to ease the rules' Government 'ready for immediate talks'
03 MAY 2003	New York Times Turkish Cypriots 'hail invading Greeks' Times Cyprus Britons told: we want our homes back Nadir may feel the heat Guardian Dazzled Cyprus fears a false dawn BBC Cyprus trade ban lifted Cyprus Mail Unions from across the divide come together for May Day Hotel owners seeking compensation from Greek Cypriots who stay at their properties in the occupied north
02 MAY 2003	Independent May Day demonstrations around the world Cyprus Weekly Incorrigible Denktash Real reason behind Denktash stubbornness Overnight stay offer ‘a provocation’ Relatives hope for new moves in missing tragedy Economic aspects of the political developments

01 MAY 2003	Times Thousands turn out for May Day protests Peck accountants fined Guardian Greek Cypriots end economic blockade of Turkish north Cyprus Mail Trade restrictions on north lifted Greek and Turkish Cypriots rush for passports 'Irate' of Kyrenia doesn't have a leg to stand on
30 APR 2003	Times Cyprus sees ‘Berlin Wall’ begin to crumble
29 APR 2003	BBC Cyprus contacts gather pace Cyprus News Agency Spokesman sees no change in Denktash's policy Kathimerini After six days, Cyprus crossings up to 100,000
28 APR 2003	New York Times Greek, Turkish Cypriots mingle as divided island lifts restrictions Scotsman Greek Cypriots flock to north for Easter
27 APR 2003	Independent Cypriots vote with their feet to reunite Telegraph 'I'm happy to be home, so sad I can't stay'
26 APR 2003	Independent Cypriot exiles make emotional return Cyprus Mail Government breaks silence over Denktash move Schwimmer hails 'very emotional moment' Angry crowds in crossing chaos People power: crossing the line without political baggage Barrier goes back up for journalists in the south Getting around the occupied areas Greek Press Review
25 APR 2003	Reuters Frustrated Greek Cypriots try to storm U.N. barrier Cyprus Mail Going home Was Denktash's hand pushed? Crossing chaos at check-point Recriminations and doubt dominate Greek press North set to expand operations Turkish Cypriots line up for passports Kathimerini River of people grows
24 APR 2003	Guardian Cypriots cross the green line Jubilant Cypriots cross the divide Independent Jubilant Cypriots revisit past as north throws open border Times A day of high emotion as Turks open Cyprus to two-way traffic Telegraph Cyprus border opens for first time in 30 years Reuters As wall crumbles, Cyprus suddenly gets larger Kathimerini A crack in the wall – over 4,000 Cypriots cross Green Line Cyprus Mail It's up to us to prove we can live together 'We're all Cypriots here' When 20 metres can mean a whole new world 'It's unbelievable: I am sitting in Kyrenia having a drink' Crossing the line
23 APR 2003	Reuters Mum knows the way through Cyprus ''Green Line'' CNN Cypriots' historic border crossing Cyprus Mail Green Line enigma: goodwill or a trap?
22 APR 2003	Cyprus Press and Information Office Turkish press and other media

23 MAR 2003	BBC Online Bush warns Turkey off Iraq Turkey's border tensions
22 MAR 2003	Guardian Turkish military denies entering northern Iraq Cyprus Mail Turks open fire on Turkish Cypriot at Pergamos
21 MAR 2003	Christian Science Monitor Turkish Tangle Cyprus Weekly Cyprus peace efforts on hold
19 MAR 2003	Cyprus News Agency Europarliament committee approves Cyprus' accession European Parliament draft resolution on Cyprus' EU accession Press and Information Office Talat says that the Annan plan has been prepared in line with proposals made by Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
18 MAR 2003	Guardian Single-minded approach Kathimerini Turkey on Cyprus Kissinger Suit: Greek journalist files charges against former US Secretary of State Cyprus News Agency Russia ready to further help Cyprus settlement, says Prygin Turkish Cypriot politician: UN peace plan should be incorporated in Accession Treaty Press and Information Office More Turkish Cypriots to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights PUM: "Turkey led again the negotiations to an impasse" Mr Alvaro de Soto talks to CNN TURK AFRIKA expresses the opinion that nothing will be the same after the Republic of Cyprus joins the EU The Turkish Cypriots believe that Rauf Denktas is intransigent Yeniduzen Denktash is blamed by the House of Commons!
17 MAR 2003	Financial Times This is where Denktash intransigence will lead Guardian Threats fly after Ankara's flight ban Kathimerini Cypriot refugee braves minefield to see home
16 MAR 2003	Scotsman Turks count the cost of failure in Cyprus Sunday Mail Denktash the destroyer
15 MAR 2003	Cyprus Mail Turkish Cypriots blast EU for 'wrecking talks' Simitis to visit Cyprus two days after Athens EU signing ceremony
14 MAR 2003	Cyprus Weekly What now? SIMITIS TELLS TURKEY: No solution, no Europe Reactions to events in The Hague The world’s press faults Turkish side Rauf Denktash came under heavy criticism Turkish Cypriots declare relentless struggle against Rauf Denktash Ankara to blame, says Akinci Press and Information Office The puppet regime is accused of issuing ''citizenship'' to 1600 settlers within three months Columnist in AFRIKA supports that Turkey and Denktas rejected the Annan Plan Mehmet Ali Talat and Huseyin Angolemli said that they will continue the struggle Telegraph Turkey bans pro-Kurdish party
13 MAR 2003	Washington Post Thinking Parochially, Acting Selfishly Guardian 'Cyprus could not be sorted' Turkish fury as Kurdish leader's trial ruled unfair Kathimerini Cypriots mull tactics Times Turks reject European ruling on 'unfair trial' Reuters Turkey blasted by Euro court for Ocalan trial Associated Press Euro Court Faults Turkey on Kurd's Trial Cyprus Mail Hannay: Denktash rejected everything Turkey backed the wrong horse Jordan Times Cyprus conflict threatens Turkey's future in Europe Press and Information Office Turkish Cypriot newspapers and officials from all over the world accuse Denktash Turkish Cypriot columnist says that Denktas and the civilian and military buried the Annan plan Alithea Solidarity over the Green line
12 MAR 2003	Telegraph Turkey's EU hope dashed as Cyprus talks falter Reuters Weary Cypriots have seen it all before Guardian EU tells Turkey to push Cypriot leader into line Times Turkey's EU hopes suffer Cyprus blow Independent Positive thinking Turkey's EU bid in doubt after Cyprus talks collapse BBC Historic opportunity missed? Kathimerini Another plan fails EU to admit Cyprus New failure teaches a lesson ‘End of the road’ for Cyprus plan Yeniduzen (Turkish Cypriot newspaper) Denktash totally refused the Plan! Cyprus Mail Collapse of talks dashes Turkey's EU hopes Politicians unite to blame Denktash Is it really the end of the road? Brave new thinking is required Silence in the north as the news sinks in US raps Denktash over talks collapse
11 MAR 2003	United Nations press statement Press statement by UN Secretary-General on Cyprus (Full text) Reuters EU warns Turkey after Cyprus peace talks fail Times Cyprus peace talks: is all now lost? Cyprus peace talks collapse Cyprus Mail Turkish generals playing games with the UN
08 MAR 2003	Cyprus Mail Thousands back Denktash: 'The UN plan is dead'
07 MAR 2003	Guardian Ankara rejects Cyprus unity deal Cyprus Weekly Let us be true Europeans Human Rights Convention seriously curtailed Referendum plan legally flawed, says British expert Mark Stephens: "a dirty deal worked out in a smoke-filled room". Compromise yes, human rights violations and contempt for International Court rulings, no! Referendum to be decided by settlers as Turkish Cypriots a minority, warns Levent Approve blank pages? International treaties not binding Cyprus Mail Cypriots unite in race for a donor
06 MAR 2003	Denktash vows to reject UN plan
05 MAR 2003	Cyprus Mail EU's Verheugen warns Turkey over Cyprus settlement
04 MAR 2003	Slate Talking Turkey – An ally we're better off without (by Christopher Hitchens)
02 MAR 2003	Observer Kurds in fear of Turkish motives
01 MAR 2003	Guardian The big match unites a country [Iraq] of two halves
28 FEB 2003	Cyprus Weekly Open letter appeal to Kofi Annan for justice
26 FEB 2003	Cyprus Mail Bases offer: proof they no longer need the land?
25 FEB 2003	Cyprus Mail Annan III: the key points
24 FEB 2003	Guardain US to station thousands of troops in self-rule area
23 FEB 2003	Sunday Mail Little optimism ahead of Annan visit
22 FEB 2003	Cyprus Mail European Court fines Turkey for barring Turkish Cypriot from crossing to bi-communal meetings 13 new court cases against Turkey Pressure mounts on Denktash Greek-Turkish security talks end
21 FEB 2003	Cyprus News Agency Turkey found guilty of human rights violations in Cyprus Cyprus Weekly Denktash dashes settlement hopes with hate-filled diatribes CoE to discuss Turkey's Human Rights violations Cox appeals to Turkey to deliver on Cyprus solution  European Court fines Turkey in landmark decision Cyprus passes first step in formal admission process Cyprus Mail Time to judge Papadopoulos by his actions not his past positions Only a few days left for final say
19 FEB 2003	Cyprus Mail Problem 'cannot be solved in three days'
24 JAN 2003	Cyprus Weekly UN to present plan no 3? Advice to all mediators – listen to the people UN 'not meddling' in election campaign says government Clerides causes furore with 'Denktash must stay' remark Maurer sidesteps difficult questions Cox appeals to Turkey to deliver on Cyprus solution Solution now, says Weston
17 FEB 2003	New Statesman As the world protests against war, we hear again the lies of old
14 FEB 2003	Cyprus Weekly Annan Plan is a ludicrous crime against humanity, say foreign experts (Report with photos of Lobby/All Cyprus Citizens Movement conference on Annan plan)

HOME	back to top ^

For further information please contact Lobby via e-mail: admin@lobbyforcyprus.org