Tufan Erhurman criticizes Great Sea Interconnector project

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman has questioned the financial viability of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, which aims to create an underwater electricity cable between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. Referring to recent technical tests of the cable at a depth of 3,000 meters, Erhurman argued that multiple studies highlight the project's lack of economic feasibility. He stated that despite these doubts, the European Union continues to support the initiative. For the past three years, Erhurman has been advocating for an alternative electricity connection linking Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece, claiming it is both economically and politically more rational. He challenged the EU to clarify its position, questioning whether it prefers to support projects that create mutual interdependence to aid a Cyprus settlement or projects that further complicate the political situation. Erhurman emphasized that his side will continue to promote this alternative stance in all international contacts. Meanwhile, a separate report noted internal economic challenges and criticism from the Turkish Cypriot contractors association regarding the current administration's governance in the north.