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Turkish Cypriot Press Review: Police, Security, and Political Issues Dominate

Published January 12, 2026, 09:02
Turkish Cypriot Press Review: Police, Security, and Political Issues Dominate

The Turkish Cypriot press focuses on statements by the "Police Chief" Ali Adallar regarding the 2025 report and the police's new vision for "Community-Oriented Policing". "Avrupa" newspaper reports on the arrest of individuals involved in murder cases, while "Halkin Sesi" highlights the need for more police officers and the start of a dialogue with producers. "Kipris" emphasizes personnel shortages and the investigation into pre-election favors, while "Yeni Duzen" presents the concerns of Turkish Cypriot youth regarding unemployment, corruption, and the army. Additionally, it is reported that approximately 2,430 Turkish Cypriot young people have benefited from the EU scholarship program in the last 19 years.