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Tufan Erhurman, leader of the centre-left Republican Turkish Party, won a decisive victory in Northern Cyprus, defeating incumbent Ersin Tatar. Erhurman advocates restarting negotiations for a federal reunification, contrasting Tatar’s support for a two-state solution backed by Turkey. The election signals a potential shift in Cyprus peace efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Cypriot authorities have prosecuted several individuals, including Israeli businessman Shimon Aykout, for illegal property development in the breakaway north. Aykout pleaded guilty to 40 charges related to building and selling Greek Cypriot properties, highlighting ongoing tensions over property rights stemming from the 1974 division of Cyprus. The case underscores the contentious nature of property ownership and enforcement in the region, with recent sentences serving as a warning to illegal developers.
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Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides will meet at the UN peacekeeping envoy's residence to discuss reunification efforts. Erhurman, elected in October, aims to revive stalled negotiations, while Turkey's Erdogan advocates a two-state solution, complicating prospects for reunification.