North’s controversial fibreoptic internet deal becomes law in Turkey

A controversial deal signed between the north’s ruling coalition and Turkish telecommunications company Turk Telekom which will see Turkish Cypriot taxpayers expend €110 million for the provision of fibreoptic internet infrastructure has been signed into law in Turkey.

The deal appeared in Turkey’s official government gazette, with Turk Telekom’s chief executive officer hailing the move.

“It is a great source of pride for us that Turk Telekom, as the region’s technology carrier...