“And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.”
Bible
“Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.”
“So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.”
“The fact that Chirac has now firmly come out highlighting his concerns with regard to Turkey's position on Cyprus raises the stakes in the battle over Turkish EU accession.”
Timothy Ash
“The Russians are pushing toward Iran; they are even trying to sell arms to Cyprus.”
Zeev Schiff
“I think this is more a case of noises-off for domestic purposes rather than serious intent by Cyprus.”
John Palmer
“I think it is important we end the isolation of northern Cyprus,”
Tony Blair