President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the opening of the Presidential Complex have caused quite a stir in the Greek Cypriot press. The Greek Cypriot press highlighted President Erdoğan’s statement, “Today we are leaving another mark on these lands.”
President Erdoğan’s visit to the TRNC was featured on the front pages of many newspapers, television channels, magazines, and websites in the Greek Cypriot press. The Kathimerini Cyprus newspaper announced the news with the headline “Erdoğan said the Presidential Complex symbolizes the determination of the Turkish people.”
The ANT1 television channel used the expression “Turkish President Erdoğan said, ‘Today we are leaving another mark on these lands'” in their report.
Omegalive channel emphasized, “Erdoğan said all negotiations for Cyprus will be based on two states,” and highlighted the statement by (TRNC President Ersin) Tatar, “Cyprus is a natural extension of Anatolia.”
Reporter magazine presented the opening on the front page with the headline “Erdoğan gave an enthusiastic speech at the opening of the Presidential Palace.”
Alfanews saw the news as “Erdoğan said, ‘We are leaving another mark on these lands.'”
Offsite News, a Greek Cypriot publication, highlighted Erdoğan’s statement, “The struggle for independence for the TRNC will continue stronger.”
Dialogos website announced the visit with the headline “Erdoğan gave a message to the TRNC people, ‘We are always by your side.'”
RİK television passed on the news with the expression, “Tatar challenged, saying ‘Cyprus is a Turkish and Ottoman island.'”
President Erdoğan’s visit to the TRNC and the opening of the Presidential Complex received widespread coverage in the Greek Cypriot press. The Greek Cypriot newspapers, television channels, magazines, and websites all highlighted President Erdoğan’s statements and the significance of the events. The visit and the opening ceremony sparked discussions and debates among the Greek Cypriot community, reflecting the ongoing tensions and divisions on the island. The Greek Cypriot press closely followed the developments and reactions to President Erdoğan’s visit, providing different perspectives on the implications for the future of Cyprus. Despite the differences in opinions and interpretations, one thing is clear: President Erdoğan’s visit to the TRNC has once again brought the long-standing Cyprus issue to the forefront of regional politics.
