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They Want the Whole Pie and a Full Dog

Published January 14, 2026, 09:18
They Want the Whole Pie and a Full Dog

The article focuses on the contradiction of the Turkish Cypriot side, which seeks the benefits of European Union citizenship (nationality, access to services, etc.) while simultaneously refusing to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, the member state that provides these benefits. It is pointed out that the Turkish Cypriot elite considers the Republic of Cyprus “defunct” but still desires to exploit the advantages that come with it. The article refers to a document with Turkish Cypriot positions submitted to the United Nations, which mentions children of mixed marriages who do not receive EU citizenship without reference to the Republic of Cyprus. The author denounces this practice as an attempt to obtain benefits from a state that is not recognized and links colonization to a war crime. Finally, it highlights the lack of reaction from the Turkish Cypriot side to Turkish challenges in the Cypriot EEZ.