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Erdogan says Turkey's presence on Cyprus will last "for centuries"

While visiting the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus this weekend, Turkish President Erdogan said that his country’s presence on the island will continue for centuries, adding that “whoever doesn’t know this must learn it.” Erdogan’s speech drew a swift response from Greece, and comes as the UN is looking to restart talks on the Cyprus issue. At the same time, Athens is looking to resume work on the Great Sea Interconnector that will link its electricity grid with Cyprus and eventually Israel. This could once again test Greek-Turkish relations as Ankara has tried to block this project in the past. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Athens.

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Athens decries Erdogan’s remarks from Cyprus’ Turkish-occupied north

Erdogan: Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus will last ‘for centuries’

Athens and Sofia seal deal over river access

Cyprus and Israel reach agreement on IMEC electrical interconnection and natural gas development

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