Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Sveriges Radio International -Turkey’s EU Problem Over Cyprus

"Turkey’s EU Problem Over Cyprus
Photo: Janerik Henriksson/Pressens Bild

Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson has expressed confidence that a standoff between Turkey and the European Union over Cyprus can be avoided.

Persson was speaking after a meeting with visiting Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis. Turkey refuses to recognize Cyprus, which is an EU member, and has refused to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot traffic."

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