Cyprus talks start in earnest

Report of an interview with Mehmet Ali Talat, the Turkish Cypriot leader, with the Financial Times on the negotiations with the Greek Cypriots on reaching a settlement to the division of the island.

The Economist, No.8596, 6.9.08: Cyprus. Bargaining chips, anyone? http://www.economist.co.uk/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12068306

BBC News, 11.9.08: Cyprus rivals in 'fruitful' talks http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7610246.stm

France24, 11.9.08: Reunification talks enter crucial phase http://www.france24.com/en/20080911-cypriot-president-talks-cyprus-reunification-demetris-christofias-mehmet-ali-talat+&navi=MONDE

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