Proposal for the Return of Varosha to Cyprus
September 27, 2026
The article discusses a proposal for the return of Varosha, a city in Cyprus, that was raised during the 1970s. This proposal was made amid political pressures and international expectations regarding the Cyprus issue. Spyros Kyprianou suggested the return of residents under the protection of UNFICYP, insisting on a full return of the city. Rauf Denktaş countered with alternatives but was unwilling to accept full return. The situation around Varosha remains complex and is linked to strategic political maneuvers.