http://www.parikiaki.com/2020/01/guaranteeing-human-rights-and-viability-of-cyprus-solution-an-absolute-principle/
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…well said Mr.. President; Cypriots are neither “Greeks” or “Turks”
I ask, were “Greeks” and “Turks”, ever, busy killing each other? I suggest we should never forget that it was Cypriots, for the most part, for “being” Cypriots, who were murdered and made to disappear, because they were (and are,) not one of “them”.
…let us remember that when the “Greeks” had their coup, despite succeeding in removing Makarios from the Palace, they failed because Greeks who are Cypriot did not join in their efforts.
…and let us remember that there is a big difference between a Turk and a “Turk”, as well, because while Cyprus is Greek because its population is overwhelmingly Greek, Cyprus is an ethnos
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Turkey announces new drilling, dismisses East Med Gas Forum initiative (Updated)
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/01/17/turkey-announces-new-drilling-dismisses-east-med-gas-forum-initiative-updated/
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...imagine, a tiny country like Cyprus exists as an equal, to Israel, Egypt, Italy, France, Greece, and all the others, except Turkey; is this the Problem?
...indeed, to a "Turk", Sevres has been "cornered", or, "neutralised", with the establishment, in Cyprus, of a Sovereign Base on its soil, for their drones, as it has been said by Mr. Erdogan himself. The Treaty of Lausanne was "tossed out a window" a long time ago, let's not forget. I ask, what of the "Russian pond", therefore; after Libya, it's what's left for a "Blue Turkey", supremacy on the sea(s).
...indeed, Cypriots may come together as Cypriots, because as Greeks and Turks, they have this choice against the "Turkishness" (and the "Greekness" which is no different) that has usurped their identity as this islands dwellers, causing them so much harm, in affect leaving them unnaturally divided and under its subjugation.
Cypriots, indeed Turkish Cypriots, pose the greatest threat to "Turkishness", because with this choice, "being" Turks not "Turkish", it may give Hope to Turks not unlike them in Turkey, also divided by the same dogma. It is not hard to imagine a People as a State, and, as a People, Individuals, and Persons. (What is wrong with a BBF, in Turkey?) Indeed, they, Cypriots, may end this Problem themselves for themselves; in doing so, ending the link Turkey has placed on them (for "Turkishness") as far as Libya, beyond even Greece, and with all of Cyprus' neighbours, for what is ''theirs'' (in terms of gas and oil), open to hostility, even war.
...who drills with Turkey, who drills with Cyprus; there is a reason Turkey drills alone.
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...imagine, a tiny country like Cyprus exists as an equal, to Israel, Egypt, Italy, France, Greece, and all the others, except Turkey; is this the Problem?
...indeed, to a "Turk", Sevres has been "cornered", or, "neutralised", with the establishment, in Cyprus, of a Sovereign Base on its soil, for their drones, as it has been said by Mr. Erdogan himself. The Treaty of Lausanne was "tossed out a window" a long time ago, let's not forget. I ask, what of the "Russian pond", therefore; after Libya, it's what's left for a "Blue Turkey", supremacy on the sea(s).
...indeed, Cypriots may come together as Cypriots, because as Greeks and Turks, they have this choice against the "Turkishness" (and the "Greekness" which is no different) that has usurped their identity as this islands dwellers, causing them so much harm, in affect leaving them unnaturally divided and under its subjugation.
Cypriots, indeed Turkish Cypriots, pose the greatest threat to "Turkishness", because with this choice, "being" Turks not "Turkish", it may give Hope to Turks not unlike them in Turkey, also divided by the same dogma. It is not hard to imagine a People as a State, and, as a People, Individuals, and Persons. (What is wrong with a BBF, in Turkey?) Indeed, they, Cypriots, may end this Problem themselves for themselves; in doing so, ending the link Turkey has placed on them (for "Turkishness") as far as Libya, beyond even Greece, and with all of Cyprus' neighbours, for what is ''theirs'' (in terms of gas and oil), open to hostility, even war.
...who drills with Turkey, who drills with Cyprus; there is a reason Turkey drills alone.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Turkish public believes Turkey has no friends - but Turks
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkish-public-believes-turkey-has-no-friends-but-turks%20poll-says
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While he is isolated from his neighbours, and the world for that matter, it is Erdogan who has chosen to isolate himself. There is no credibility in picking and choosing which laws, and agreements, one will respect. What of the paradox; a Libyan Government is recognised by Turkey because it is recognised by the UN, and Cyprus? (Even more Ironic, since Turkey is a Guarantor of the very Government it ignores, in Cyprus)
In affect Turkey is divided, those for "Turkishness", and those who recognise and respect the value of Universal Principals and a Rule, of Law.
The motive as yet does not seem to be entirely clear, although one hopes as a Statesman, by causing all these disruptions he intends to negotiate from a position of strength, this time, a treaty beyond Sevres, or Lausanne. In any case, those "not Turkish" should be preparing quite seriously for War, and for the same reasons.
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While he is isolated from his neighbours, and the world for that matter, it is Erdogan who has chosen to isolate himself. There is no credibility in picking and choosing which laws, and agreements, one will respect. What of the paradox; a Libyan Government is recognised by Turkey because it is recognised by the UN, and Cyprus? (Even more Ironic, since Turkey is a Guarantor of the very Government it ignores, in Cyprus)
In affect Turkey is divided, those for "Turkishness", and those who recognise and respect the value of Universal Principals and a Rule, of Law.
The motive as yet does not seem to be entirely clear, although one hopes as a Statesman, by causing all these disruptions he intends to negotiate from a position of strength, this time, a treaty beyond Sevres, or Lausanne. In any case, those "not Turkish" should be preparing quite seriously for War, and for the same reasons.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
The 10 critical issues for resolving the Cyprus problem
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/01/12/the-10-critical-issues-for-resolving-the-cyprus-problem/
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..whatever it is, the solution needs to be something Turkey herself may emulate.
Just as there are Cypriot Constituencies, so too in Turkey, Turkish Constituencies.
...let us consider what "Turkishness" has done to Cyprus over the decades, let us consider what it is doing in Turkey, now. One Cyprus like one Turkey, should not be hard to understand. All Turks, like all Cypriots seek Equality, Justice seen; Freedom, their equality as Individuals, and Liberty, their equality as Persons.
"Turkishness" is tearing them apart.
...therefore, it is not what Turkey does to change Cyprus; the issue is the other way around: what can Cypriots do to change Turkey?
A divided Cyprus only means a Turkey even more divided. Unity in Cyprus will certainly help to define the differences in Turkey between Turks as a People, or, an ethnic group; an inclusive common language with other ethnic groups, or, opposed to it a dogma of "Turkishness", (which excludes all those not "Turkish").
It is Turkey's National cause, Cyprus. Though Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots specifically, may offer Hope to Turks (not "Turkish") in Turkey by "being" Cypriot. Small as they may be as a population, they, are the biggest threat to "Turkishness" itself, in Turkey. Their intentions will define for "minorities" what they may ask from a State; in that regard, a BBF, and for the same reasons, actually suits both of them well.
Unity in Cyprus is not hard to imagine, despite the dysfunctions of '63, or '74; let's not forget the economic facts, let's not forget that however voters are counted, despite the decades, something like half are (read: remain) Cypriot, the other half being "Greeks" and "Turks" who have their own candidates in any case.
The issue is for Cypriots to decide (and to demonstrate) that they are: Cypriot first, not "Greek", not "Turk", at another level of Government as constituencies sustaining their distinct identities, respecting and recognising the special needs of minorities living among them accordingly by providing as well for their needs.
...i do not despair, frankly. Not unlike the fact that a Turkish Cypriot represents Cyprus as its MEP in the EU, there will be Leadership candidates in the next elections who will seek the support of all Cypriots, to win.
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..whatever it is, the solution needs to be something Turkey herself may emulate.
Just as there are Cypriot Constituencies, so too in Turkey, Turkish Constituencies.
...let us consider what "Turkishness" has done to Cyprus over the decades, let us consider what it is doing in Turkey, now. One Cyprus like one Turkey, should not be hard to understand. All Turks, like all Cypriots seek Equality, Justice seen; Freedom, their equality as Individuals, and Liberty, their equality as Persons.
"Turkishness" is tearing them apart.
...therefore, it is not what Turkey does to change Cyprus; the issue is the other way around: what can Cypriots do to change Turkey?
A divided Cyprus only means a Turkey even more divided. Unity in Cyprus will certainly help to define the differences in Turkey between Turks as a People, or, an ethnic group; an inclusive common language with other ethnic groups, or, opposed to it a dogma of "Turkishness", (which excludes all those not "Turkish").
It is Turkey's National cause, Cyprus. Though Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots specifically, may offer Hope to Turks (not "Turkish") in Turkey by "being" Cypriot. Small as they may be as a population, they, are the biggest threat to "Turkishness" itself, in Turkey. Their intentions will define for "minorities" what they may ask from a State; in that regard, a BBF, and for the same reasons, actually suits both of them well.
Unity in Cyprus is not hard to imagine, despite the dysfunctions of '63, or '74; let's not forget the economic facts, let's not forget that however voters are counted, despite the decades, something like half are (read: remain) Cypriot, the other half being "Greeks" and "Turks" who have their own candidates in any case.
The issue is for Cypriots to decide (and to demonstrate) that they are: Cypriot first, not "Greek", not "Turk", at another level of Government as constituencies sustaining their distinct identities, respecting and recognising the special needs of minorities living among them accordingly by providing as well for their needs.
...i do not despair, frankly. Not unlike the fact that a Turkish Cypriot represents Cyprus as its MEP in the EU, there will be Leadership candidates in the next elections who will seek the support of all Cypriots, to win.
Saturday, January 04, 2020
Why do Turkish people call Cyprus as "Greek Cyprus" when the whole world calls them as just "Cyprus"?
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-Turkish-people-call-Cyprus-as-Greek-Cyprus-when-the-whole-world-calls-them-as-just-Cyprus/answer/Repulsewarrior-X?prompt_topic_bio=1
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However “Greeks” and “Turks” define themselves in Cyprus, the rest of us not “Greek” and not “Turkish” should never forget that of the thousands disappeared and those murdered outright, for the most part while Greek or Turkish, they were (and continue to be,) “their” victims, for “being” Cypriot.
Let’s also not forget that a Bicommunal Bizonal Federation (BBF) may be best defined by countries like Canada, and the USA where this notion: Freedom, is expressed as Individual Rights without further distinction or discrimination under a Rule of Law; and Liberty, as Persons, having as such, self-representation at another level of government, as constituencies.
In Cyprus, despite the decades of having been physically torn apart, as voters, whether Turkish or Greek, about half are not “Greek” or “Turkish” (having their own candidates), voting as Cypriots instead, for Cypriots representing this identity.
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