Conflicting statements over proposed citizenship for property in north

Conflicting statements have emerged over reports that a “citizenship-for-property” scheme is being discussed for Turkish nationals purchasing homes in the north.

Turkish daily Sabah reported that a proposal under discussion would grant “citizenship” to Turkish citizens who buy newly built homes in the north, subject to a financial threshold.

The initiative is said to target an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unsold housing units, mainly in Trikomo, with property prices ranging from...