Friday, September 29, 2006

Bloomberg.com: Europe-EU Faults Turkey on Cyprus Trade, Showing Entry Risks

"EU Faults Turkey on Cyprus Trade, Showing Entry Risks

By Jonathan Stearns

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union criticized Turkey for the second time in as many days for restricting trade with Cyprus, underscoring the risk of a breakdown in talks on Turkish entry into the EU.

The European Parliament today pressed Turkey, which occupies part of EU member Cyprus, to lift a ban on Cypriot ships and airplanes. Yesterday, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged the Ankara government to end the embargo as he prepares a Nov. 8 assessment of Turkey's bid for membership."

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