Bahçeli's Statements on Cyprus Sovereignty
October 20, 2026
Devlet Bahçeli, the president of the Nationalist Action Party, made provocative statements regarding Cyprus, outright rejecting the possibility of a federal solution. He claimed that Cyprus has been Turkish for centuries and will remain so forever. He urged Turkish Cypriots to be vigilant due to reports about potential UN administration in the city of Varosha. Additionally, he criticized the Republic of Cyprus for acting as a forward base for Israel. Bahçeli emphasized the importance of Turkish sovereignty in the region.