Greek-Turkish rapprochement without Cyprus?

At a time when there is a clear intention by Greece and Turkey to take steps to improve relations, with Athens and Ankara as well as other influential powers emitting a moderate optimism that substantial progress can be achieved, it seems that Cyprus has been forgotten, in both rhetoric and substance.

There are some officials - in all parties, there is no ideological prism on this - who do not show particular sensitivity for the situation on the island.

However, there are others who do not forget - not just in terms of rhetoric, but in substance. And it is not only the criticism that has been been leveled by members of the opposition, which is to be expected, but also by officials within the government party, whose reactions the prime minister now has to manage.

In this light, it would be good if the prime minister made corrective moves by referencing the...