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“Positive Climate” and Turkish Interests

Published January 8, 2026, 07:14
“Positive Climate” and Turkish Interests

The article focuses on Turkey's protests regarding the role of the Republic of Cyprus in the European Union and its collaborations with other countries. Turkey protests because Cyprus presides over the EU and develops collaborations that it considers do not serve its interests, such as cooperation with Greece and Israel in the fields of defense and energy, characterizing it as an “anti-Turkish axis”. The new leader of the occupation, Tufan Erhurman, reiterated Turkey's positions, demanding that Cyprus not take initiatives that do not align with Turkish interests. At the same time, he presented the position that energy cooperation between Cyprus, Turkey and Greece could be an incentive for the resolution of the Cyprus issue, ignoring the occupation of Cypriot territories by Turkey. The Cypriot Presidency seeks to ensure a “positive climate” in relations, but emphasizes that this should be based on policies in favor of Cyprus and its people, and not on the projection of other countries' plans. The article highlights Turkey's attempt to get involved in Cyprus' energy sector, with the aim of having a role and say in the exploitation of natural resources. Overall, the article demonstrates the continued pressure exerted by Turkey on Cyprus, seeking to undermine its sovereignty and serve its own interests.