recognized Greek Cypriot south and a breakaway Turkish Cypriot north since a 1974 Turkish invasion sparked by an abortive coup in favor of uniting the island with Greece. The EU first wanted the Turks to initial the customs agreement Friday and then agree to sign before the start of accession talks. The Turks said they were not prepared for any direct or indirect recognition of Cyprus. Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, said the agreement with Turkey was «really amazing.» «Today is also a new beginning for Europe and for Turkey,» Barroso said. «The European Union has opened its door to Turkey» and taken a decision «which is good for Turkey and good for the European Union.» «This is not the end of the process,» he added. «This is the beginning.» -
