Cyprus Hotel
Cyprus
Greek Cypriots had to obtain a Turkish Cypriot "visa" to visit the north, although this was relatively easy after April 23. Greek Cypriots were required to present their passports at the checkpoints along the buffer zone, something many were reluctant to do. Greek Cypriots were also permitted to drive their personal vehicles in the north, provided they arranged insurance with a provider in the Turkish Cypriot community. They were allowed to stay up to 3 nights in the north as long as they stayed in a hotel and provided receipts. Prior to April 23, individuals with Greek or Armenian surnames faced considerable difficulties entering the Turkish Cypriot community, and foreigners of Turkish Cypriot origin who had arrived on the island through ports in the south also were refused entry. ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Cyprus
For part of the year, Greek Cypriots were required to present their passports at the checkpoints along the buffer zone, something many were reluctant to do. On May 26, authorities stopped requiring Greek Cypriots to show their passports, although identification cards were still required, and travelers had to fill out a "visa form." Authorities did not accept identification written only in Greek. Greek Cypriots were permitted to drive their personal vehicles in the north, provided they arranged insurance with a provider in the Turkish Cypriot community. They were allowed to spend up to 3 nights in the north as long as they stayed in a hotel and provided receipts; however, this was not strictly enforced. Turkish Cypriots flew in and out of Larnaca Airport in the south without obstruction. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Notes For Travelers Getting to the PostLast Updated: 1/6/2004 11:00 AM The only significant consideration concerning transportation to Nicosia is that official U.S. travelers must arrive at the airports or seaports found in the Government of Cyprus‑controlled area. U.S. Government employees are forbidden from entering via ports in Turkish‑controlled Northern Cyprus. [Read More]
Documents 55-77
/1/Source: Department of State, Conference Files: Lot 74 D 272, CF 2417. Secret; Exdis-TUG. Drafted by Talbot and approved in U on July 11. The meeting was held at the Plaza Hotel. ... [Read More]
2002
1111--12/12/02 The U.S. and Turkey: An Essential Partnership; Marc Grossman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Remarks to.the Assembly of Turkish American Association (ATAA); Hotel Washington, Washington, DC ... [Read More]
December
1111--12/12/02 The U.S. and Turkey: An Essential Partnership; Marc Grossman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs; Remarks to.the Assembly of Turkish American Association (ATAA); Hotel Washington, Washington, DC ... [Read More]
2004
1111--12/07/04 Interview With Luba Rizova of BTV (Bulgarian TV); Secretary Colin L. Powell; Sheraton Hotel; Sofia, Bulgaria ... 1111--12/07/04 Bulgarian Youth Town Hall; Secretary Colin L. Powell; Sheraton Hotel; Sofia, Bulgaria ... 1111--04/28/04 Meeting with Religious Leaders; Secretary Condoleezza Rice; Intercontinental Hotel Library; Berlin, Germany ... [Read More]
January
1111--01/25/03 Remarks from the Spokesman outside Hotel Belvedere, Davos, Switzerland ... [Read More]
April
1111--04/27/04 Israeli National Day Reception; Omni Shoreham Hotel ; Washington, DC ... 1111--04/28/04 Meeting with Religious Leaders; Intercontinental Hotel Library; Berlin, Germany ... [Read More]
Significant Terrorist Incidents 1961-2003: A Brief Chronology
Rocket Attack on the al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad, October 26, 2003: Iraqis using an improvised rocket launcher bombarded the al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad, killing one U.S. Army officer and wounding 17 persons. The wounded included 4 U.S. military personnel and seven American civilians. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz, who was staying at the hotel, was not injured. After visiting the wounded, he said, "They’re not going to scare us away; we’re not giving up on this job." ... [Read More]
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