EU Warns of Actions Against Ankara if Varosha Re-Opening Isn't Reversed

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• EU warns of actions against Ankara in its next meeting (2-3 September) if Erdogan does not reverse the partial re-opening of the fenced-off Cyrpus town of Varosha.
  • Borrell said that the bloc "strongly condemns Turkey's unilateral steps and the unacceptable comments by Erdogan on 20 July."
  • Also noted Turkey's actions are contrary to UNSC resolutions. EU's warning comes following commendation from the UNSC, US and Greece last week
• Turkey's Foreign Ministry hits back at EU comments saying Borrell's remarks are disconnected from the facts on the island and only reflect the view of the Greek Cypriots.
  • FM spox says the plan to partially open Varosha is complete and the decision belongs to the TNRC
• Defense Min Akar calls on Greece to disarm Greek islands that have non-military status through treaties – asking for political solutions, rather than aggressive ones.
  • Says Greece refuses to give up provocations and continues ignore the Lausanne and Paris agreements.
  • Notes Turkey has invited Greece for a fourth round of consultations in Ankara to discuss solutions for the East Med & Aegean