Ankara - Turkey accused the government of northern Cyprus of economic mismanagement yesterday and hinted that further support for the ailing breakaway state would be closely monitored. Some commentators said popular dissatisfaction, demonstrations and economic decline in northern Cyprus may raise pressure for a settlement on the divided Mediterranean island.
Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey, is witnessing unprecedented political tension with speculation rife in Turkish newspapers that the government will be unable to pay civil servants' wages next month.