Harmancı Withdraws from Cyprus Forum Due to Title Disagreement
September 25, 2026
Mehmet Harmancı withdrew from the Cyprus Forum due to a title change that sparked strong reactions from ELAM. Harmancı and Charalambos Proutzos were set to present an award, but the title used did not align with the position of Turkish Cypriots. The withdrawal came as Harmancı sought to avoid any degradation of his status. Initially, the Cyprus Forum did not intend to withdraw the invitation, but after realizing the opposition, they tried to find a resolution. This whole incident highlights the sensitive relations between the communities in Cyprus.