"EU hits new Turkey-Cyprus trouble
Golden Horn, Istanbul
Accession talks can only begin once the declaration has been approved
Ministers from EU member states have failed to approve a declaration that would allow talks on Turkish accession to begin next month.
The text agreed by diplomats on Monday was pulled from the agenda of ministers meeting in Brussels at Cyprus' request.
It says Turkey must formally recognise Cyprus before joining the EU."
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