Turkey pressed to stop blocking EU-NATO meetings

Turkey has come under increased pressure to stop blocking strategic meetings between the EU and NATO, with Ankara refusing to grant a place to Cyprus at the transatlantic table.

Following the historic opening of accession talks with Turkey on 3 October, EU diplomats are becoming impatient with Ankara's continuing non-recognition of Cyprus, which also hampers EU-NATO co-operation.

Greek, Austrian and EU diplomats recalled on Monday (14 November) that because of Ankara's obstructio...