"Turkish Cypriot hardliners have swept to victory in elections in northern Cyprus.
The result could hamper peace talks essential to Turkey's ambitions of European Union membership.
Turkish and Greek Cypriots began peace talks in 2008 aimed at creating a state based on two zones that have existed since 1974."
More:Radio New Zealand News : Stories : 2009 : 04 : 20 : Hardliners win Turk Cypriot vote
