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Erhürman rejects proposal to repopulate Varosha

President of Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhürman has rejected a proposal by President Nikos Christodoulides to open and repopulate the fenced-off area of Varosha. This development follows recent meetings between the two leaders concerning the Cyprus issue.

Domestically, a serious audit report has revealed significant weaknesses in the process of granting urban planning permits by exception, warning that this practice risks becoming a parallel licensing path outside development plans. In other political news, John Christodoulou has officially declared his interest in running for the Presidency of the Republic, while Averof Neophytou is reportedly preparing announcements.

On the international front, Cyprus's foreign ministry has declared the maritime boundary agreement between Turkey and Libya illegal, null, and void. European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have expressed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus over the Turkey-Libya deal.

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Varosha Proposal Rejected in Cyprus Talks

President of Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhürman has formally rejected a proposal made by President Nikos Christodoulides to open and repopulate the fenced-off area of Varosha. This rejection follows recent discussions between the two leaders regarding the Cyprus issue.

Audit Reveals Flaws in Urban Planning Permits

A comprehensive audit report has identified significant weaknesses in the process of granting urban planning permits by exception. The report warns that this practice risks becoming the norm, effectively creating a parallel licensing system outside established development plans.

Cyprus Declares Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Illegal

Cyprus's foreign ministry has formally declared the maritime boundary agreement between Turkey and Libya illegal, null, and void following its ratification. This declaration has garnered expressions of solidarity from European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

Pamporidis Calls for Christodoulides' Apology

Pamporidis has publicly stated that President Nikos Christodoulides must apologize, though the specific context and reasons for this demand are not detailed in the report.

Turkey Sets Condition for Greece-Cyprus Undersea Cable

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that Turkey has no objection to the proposed Greece-Cyprus undersea power cable project, but has set a condition: Turkey demands to be included in the project.

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