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Mete Hatay, from the PRIO Cyprus Centre, appeared on Kanal T's television program Parametre hosted by Aslı Elder, where he discussed the recent political developments in north Cyprus and the headscarf crisis in schools.

Recent debates in Northern Cyprus regarding the headscarf have intensified societal divisions and brought to light tensions in Turkey-Northern Cyprus relations. Historically, during Turkey's February 28 process, many students facing headscarf bans sought education in Northern Cyprus, viewing it as a cultural and linguistic refuge. However, the recent incident at İrsen Küçük Middle School, where a headscarf-wearing student was denied entry, has sparked significant controversy. Some argue that the student's choice to wear the headscarf was voluntary and that denying her access infringes upon both religious and educational rights. This situation reflects deeper sociological fractures within Northern Cyprus and perceptions of external imposition from Turkey, leading to debates about autonomy, identity, and the influence of Turkish policies on local governance.

Hatay gave an in-depth interview and contributed to a special report prepared by journalist Merve Bayrakçı for Independent Turkey where he suggests that these events are not solely about the headscarf but also mirror broader societal tensions influenced by Turkey's involvement.

Mete Hatay was featured in an article about the role of Şule Yüksel Şenler, a woman from a Cypriot family, in pioneering the adoption of the modern headscarf among urban Muslim women, by the news outlet Kıbrıs Postası.

PRIO Cyprus Centre Senior Researcher Mete Hatay was a guest of Ulaş Barış on Kıbrıs Postası Web TV. The discussion focused on how the new transactional politics will impact the region.

PCC Director Harry Tzimitras, in the February Financial Review V.1047 in Greek, argues that energy, and especially new energy sources, could be an area of ​​potential cooperation between Turkey and Greece. A cooperation that could unlock significant profit opportunities for both sides, pave the way for cooperation on other issues, and promote broader regional cooperation and stability.

PRIO Cyprus Centre Researcher Mete Hatay, was a guest on the 'Manşet' program on Mayıs FM web tv presented by Meltem Sakin. They discussed the new developments of the negotiating process and internal issues in north Cyprus.

Harry Tzimitras was interviewed in the Deutsche Welle where he stresses the need for realism regarding potential offshore energy resources exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.

A feature article on the edited volume Women's Empowerment in India: From Rights to Agency, co-edited by Anjoo Sharan Upadhyaya and Åshild Kolås, was published by the Indian magazine Mid-Day.

PRIO researcher Ilaria Carrozza was interviewed about the new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, for the South China Morning Post.

PRIO researcher Inger Skjelsbæk was interviewed about her EuroWARCHILD project in an article about Norway’s war children, by the Norwegian research magazine Forskning.no