Cyprus reunification hopes edge toward reality

The UN Special Adviser on Cyprus, Norwegian Espen Barth Eide expressed optimism in the spring of 2015 that the stalled peace talks between the two communities in Cyprus could resume soon.

• Primary Source

Deutsche Welle, 07.04.15: Cyprus peace talks to restart 'within weeks,' says UN http://dw.de/p/1F3cI

ESO: Background information: Northern Cyprus presidential election, 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/northern-cyprus-presidential-election-2015/

ESO: Background information: Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive http://www.europeansources.info/record/cyprus-reunification-proving-elusive-2/

ESO: Background information: MEPs call on Turkey to stop provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-meps-call-on-turkey-to-stop-provocations-in-cyprus-exclusive-economic-zone/

ESO: Background information: Cyprus leaders agree to speed up peace talks http://www.europeansources.info/record/cyprus-leaders-agree-to-speed-up-peace-talks/

UN: United Nations Good Offices Mission http://www.uncyprustalks.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=2466&tt=graphic&lang=l1

EurActiv, 22.04.15: US and Turkey upbeat about Cyprus reunification http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/us-and-turkey-upbeat-about-cyprus-reunification-313983

EUObserver, 27.04.15: Election in Northern Cyprus renews hopes of peace deal https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128472

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