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The Turkish PM said "there’s no need to rush" in allowing Cypriot ships to dock in Turkey (Photo: European Commission)

Fresh controversy between Ankara and Brussels over Cyprus

Just days after the historic opening of Turkish EU membership talks, fresh controversy has already emerged between Ankara and Brussels over Cyprus.

The spat concerns Ankara's implementation of a customs agreement with the EU, which it agreed to extend to all new EU member states in June - including Cyprus, which Turkey refuses to recognise.

In practical terms, this means that Turkey is obliged to stop blocking Cypriot ships and planes from its territory.

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The Turkish PM said "there’s no need to rush" in allowing Cypriot ships to dock in Turkey (Photo: European Commission)

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