Turkey refuses to open its airports, harbors
Concern for the fate of Turkish Cypriots in the northern part of this Mediterranean island is likely to hamper a resumption of Turkey's negotiations to join the European Union, diplomats say.
The Turkish government elected in July has reaffirmed Ankara's refusal to open its airports and harbors to Greek-Cypriot traffic unless the European Union eases the economic isolation of the Turkish-Cypriot state, which is recognized only by Turkey.
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