SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 19, 2012
Belief in God varies greatly between different countries, but the percentage of believers in the former East Germany is lower than anywhere else, "anchoring the secular pole" internationally, according to a new report by an American research organization. But even in this unpious region, the rate of believers increases with age. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 20, 2011
The ongoing dispute over divided Cyprus may escalate problems between Turkey and the European Union after Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan threatened to freeze EU relations when the Greek Cypriots take on the rotating presidency in 2012. The move only serves to further disqualify Turkey's plans to join the EU, German conservatives say. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 13, 2010
The Turkish residents of Northern Cyprus will go to the polls to elect a new president on Sunday. The future of their internationally ostracized republic, the most isolated in Europe, is at stake. A solution to the three-decade division between Greek southern Cyprus and the Turkish northern part of the island is nowhere in sight. By Walter Mayr more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 17, 2009
Negotiations on the reunification of Cyprus have been going well for six months, but a spat over school books within the Greek-Cypriot community shows the extent to which hostilities can quickly bubble up to the surface. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 03, 2008
For decades, the island of Cyprus has been divided between the Turkish north and the Greek south. Now, leaders of the two sides are optimistic that reunification can be achieved. Talks began on Wednesday. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 21, 2008
Greek and Turkish Cypriots on Friday took a step closer to reunification on Friday. The two groups are planning negotiations for the first time in years. If they are able to reach a deal, it would mean the de facto expansion of the European Union. By Gerd Höhler in Athens more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 04, 2007
Little progress has been made on solving the issue of a divided Cyprus since it was last addressed in December. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke with the Cypriot foreign minister about what the Turkish crisis means for Cyprus, why the island is eager to see Turkey join the EU, and how accession is like an Anatolian bazaar. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 22, 2007
Cyprus is determined to press ahead with offshore oil and gas exploration, despite Turkish objections that Greek Cypriots would reap all the benefits. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 08, 2006
Turkey's late Thursday offer to open a port to Cypriot goods has fallen short. The EU says it's not enough, and Cyprus flatly rejects it. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 07, 2006
A new Turkish offer is on the table to solve the ongoing standoff with Cyprus. It wants to open two seaports and one airport to traffic from Cyprus. The move may be enough to avoid a major accession crisis. more...
