Cyprus threatens to block Turkey's EU entry talks

NICOSIA, Aug. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- Cyprus threatened on Wednesday to block Turkey's accession talks to the European Union if it is not satisfied with an EU response to Turkey's refusal to recognize Nicosia.

Cypriot government spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides made the remarks after Turkey said it will only establish ties with the island after a comprehensive settlement is found and a new partnership state is formed.

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• Barroso, Borrell dismiss delay in Turkey’s accession talks (Turkish Daily News)
• France keeps up pressure on Turkey, yet fends off new crisis (Turkish Daily News)
• Legal battle on Cyprus (The New Anatolian)