Turkish Cypriot PM resigns

A leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot republic resigned as prime minister today – a move Turkish media said was aimed at averting a crisis over Ankara’s bid to join the European Union.

Turkish Cypriot PM resigns
Mon, 11 Sep, 2006 - 13:08

A leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot republic resigned as prime minister today – a move Turkish media said was aimed at averting a crisis over Ankara’s bid to join the European Union.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded the island following a short-lived coup staged by supporters of union with Greece.

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