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PRIO researcher Inger Skjelsbæk was featured in a profile peace by the Bosnian media outlet, Detektor, talking about sexual violence in war.

PRIO researcher Mete Hatay commented on the recent presidential elections in north Cyprus, in an interview with the Financial Times and Politis.

PRIO researcher Øystein H. Rolandsen was interviewed about a recent surge in conflict in Sudan, by the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.

PRIO researcher Hilde Henriksen Waage was interviewed about the the conflict in Gaza, by the Norwegian newspapers Dagbladet and NRK.

Researcher and writer Mete Hatay analyzed the recent presidential elections on the “Gündem” program on Kıbrıs Postası TV, hosted by Ulaş Barış, highlighting that votes for Tufan Erhürman reflected not only support for a federal solution but also a reaction against the government and policies of Ersin Tatar. Hatay emphasized that the right-wing electorate used the results to send a message to Turkey.

PRIO Cyprus Centre Director, Harry Tzimitras commenting on the recent elections in the Turkish Cypriot Community in:

• Saarbrücker Zeitung, Standpunkt 21.10.25
• Die Presse, AUSLAND 21.10.25
• H Kathimerini, KOSMOS 26.10.25
• Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ YouTube channel, 28.10.25

Hatay spoke to the Kurdish-Turkish Daily, Yeni Özgür Politika about the recent presidential elections in the north. Hatay describes the outcome as a strong expression of political agency and a collective stance against increasing interventions in education, urban space, and everyday life. He emphasizes that the asymmetrical nature of relations between Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot community is now being openly questioned, as people push back against being treated like a “backyard” to Ankara. The interview also highlights the growing public discomfort with rent-driven economic models and externally imposed political agendas, which have fueled a renewed demand for dignity, autonomy, and a more balanced partnership.

Stefanos Evripdou interviewed PCC consultant Mete Hatay for English Politis on the the day after.

PCC Senior Research Consultant Mete Hatay spoke to BBC Turkish following the inauguration in north Nicosia. He underlined that a federal solution remains Erhürman’s main objective but this time, confidence-building and clear assurances will be key. Hatay noted that although President Christodoulides’ call to resume negotiations is a welcome step, lessons from the failure of Crans-Montana mean that Turkish Cypriots expect concrete guarantees before returning to the table.

PRIO Cyprus Centre Senior Research Consultant Mete Hatay was interviewed by Nazan Özcan for the Armenian-Turkish newspaper Agos.