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Turkey Threatens to 'Exercise its Rights' - 'Nicosia's NOTAM is Invalid'

Published March 18, 2026, 10:09
Turkey Threatens to 'Exercise its Rights' - 'Nicosia's NOTAM is Invalid'

Turkey is challenging the validity of the NOTAM issued by Cyprus, claiming it violates the rights of the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.” The Turkish side issued a counter-NOTAM, declaring the previous one invalid. Furthermore, Turkey states that Cyprus has become a target due to the accumulation of weapons and the use of the island by other countries. As a guarantor power, Turkey states that it is taking measures to ensure the security of the entire island and will not hesitate to exercise its rights as stipulated by the guarantor status.